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How the Englewood Nature Trail will be different than The 606
Unlike The 606 neighborhoods Englewood isn't currently facing major gentrification pressures. But Grow Greater Englewood is taking steps to ensure the new trail will benefit existing residents.
December 11, 2022
Electric reveal: Pace’s first-ever e-bus is ready for its closeup
Chicagoland reached a small milestone in bus electrification on Wednesday as Pace heralded the purchase of its first all-electric bus.
December 1, 2022
Chicago’s climate superpower: How transit-oriented development can help address global warming
As shown in this map, Chicago’s land use policies have a major impact on our greenhouse gas emissions.
November 29, 2022
Congress poised to head off potential Metra-disrupting rail strike, impose contract terms
The U.S. Congress is poised to pass a law that would avert the railroad labor unions strike that would otherwise begin as soon as December 9.
November 29, 2022
Railroad strike threat resurfaces, could impact most Metra lines
The specter of a railroad strike shutting down much of the country’s freight railroad network and some of Metra’s busiest rail lines has risen once again.
November 22, 2022
Mayors CHIP in to win Chicago Hub Improvement Program upgrades to Union Station
If the funding is approved, Amtrak would use the cash from a federal Mega Grant to upgrade the terminal, create more rail routes into the city, and launch a variety of new services.
November 14, 2022
Transit advocates should join forces to support the south Red Line extension TIF
Sustainable transportation advocates can accomplish big things when when we all pull together in the same direction.
November 13, 2022
High Speed Rail Alliance wants better train service in Chicago and across the nation
“The system would be useful for so many more people,” said executive director Rick Harnish. “It really would be a game-changer for Chicago-area transit.”
October 27, 2022
Yay, Metra service is spared! What were options for riders in the event of a strike shutdown?
There was good news today as the potential shutdown of four Metra lines due to a threatened freight rail worker strike was averted. But what would have happened if it wasn't?
September 15, 2022
Pace buys another e-bus, inks contract with ride-hail company to supplement paratransit
Director Melinda Metzger also highlighted a $20 million grant for the rehab of the Harvey Transportation Center, and Pace was offering free rides to students on the first day of CPS classes.
August 23, 2022
