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New CTA budget would move Red Line extension forward with $310M, avoid fare hikes
The CTA's budget is benefitting from the $45 billion state infrastructure package passed this spring.
October 24, 2019
Lightfoot at budget address: Uber and Lyft’s “essentially free rein in Chicago” is over
"I reject – and you should be deeply skeptical – of the false narrative ride-share companies are spreading," Lightfoot said in her speech.
October 23, 2019
Take Transit to the Airport — Cut the TSA Line
More cities are introducing incentives for flyers to ditch cars and taxis and take public transit to their area airports. Here's a roundup.
October 21, 2019
Meet the New Congressional Caucus for Transportation
A small group, for now, but eager to debate ways to better fund transit.
October 18, 2019
New App Helps to Slow Down Speeders
Drivers are reckless and distracted — but soon there'll be an app that helps them realize that.
October 16, 2019
Hearing the Disability Community In Vision Zero
DOT's chief accessibility specialist on the challenges and successes of inclusion.
October 11, 2019
Talking Headways Podcast: Transit-Oriented Development in Seattle
Let's hear how Sound Transit does it.
October 10, 2019
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, October 10
I’d like to give a big thanks to everyone who has donated so far this year to help us raise $50K by our December 1 deadline in order to win the $50K challenge grant from the Chicago Community Trust. Can you help us win the grant by chipping in? You can make a tax-exempt donation here.
October 10, 2019
Report: Drivers Inhale More Pollution than Cyclists
Poetic justice: People who drive end up being exposed to more pollution from their cars than people who ride bikes or walk, a new report found.
October 8, 2019
Neighbors fear the Treasure Island TOD has too little parking, but it actually has too much
The development, steps from the Red Line and express buses, will have 246 apartments and 107 parking spaces.
October 7, 2019
