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High rents are a policy choice: What’s driving displacement across The North Side
We should reverse the down-zonings that have rendered much of the city unaffordable and exclusionary.
August 12, 2021
Panelists: Disability and bike communities have common interests, should join forces
"We really need to work together and build trust so people can work together to build a broader coalition."
August 11, 2021
Transit association says CTA was the agency that best coped with COVID-19 challenges
Did the CTA deserve APTA's award as the transit agency that best dealt with the massive headwinds of the pandemic?
July 26, 2021
RTA’s new capital funding formula prioritizes existing assets, speed over innovation
The RTA board unanimously approved a new formula for splitting capital funding between the CTA, Metra, and Pace, emphasizing fixing and upgrading their existing assets and funding projects that promote equity.
July 23, 2021
“We’ve got to do better”: Buttigieg, Chicago officials rally support for Biden’s infra plan
Buttigieg said he's confident the largest infrastructure bill in U.S. history will pass Congress, stressing its importance from equity and climate change standpoints.
July 20, 2021
Ald. Cappleman discusses 46th Ward walk/bike projects, and the LSD viaduct issue
Cappleman discussed bike and pedestrian matters in the ward, including the extremely controversial installation of sidewalk bike lanes in Lake Shore Drive viaducts.
May 28, 2021
Goodbye street-running South Shore service in Michigan City, hello double-tracking
Earlier this month, 11th Street station was closed to allow for converting the line into two tracks on separate rights of way.
May 14, 2021
Here are some earmarks Illinois Congressional reps are proposing for walk/bike/transit
Here are some of the walk/bike/transit-related proposals for the American Jobs Plan from Illinois’ Congressional representatives.
May 7, 2021
Reopening Racine stop would be an easy way to improve Englewood transit access
Advocates in Englewood are pushing for the CTA to grab some low-hanging fruit by reopening the long-shuttered Green Line station at 63rd Street and Racine Avenue.
April 26, 2021
Transportation for America Panel: Bold vision is needed to achieve transit funding parity
Panelists also agreed that connecting representatives with the real-life stories of their constituents is the most powerful way to build support for funding transit.
April 26, 2021
