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Advocates gathered to honor Rosa Parks on Transit Equity Day, and rode part of the proposed Western Avenue bus rapid transit route
All photos are by James Porter.
February 6, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, February 4
• "Sen. Ram Villivalam introduced SB3285 yesterday... Sets forth intercity passenger rail routes serving or originating in the State." (CapitolFax)
February 4, 2026
Wheels are in motion for new Evanston bike infrastructure, albeit slowly
News at a recent meeting on the Evanston Bike Plan included a current completion target of mid-to-late 2029 for the long-awaited Chicago Avenue protected lane extension.
January 29, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, January 28
• Chicago Memorial & Protest Ride for Alex Pretti meeting Saturday 1/31 at 1:15 PM at Walsh Park, 1722 N. Ashland (E. end of 606), departing 1:30 (Bike Grid)
January 28, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, January 21
• Man, 50, charged with burning attack on Bethany MaGee, 26, on Blue Line near Clark/Lake, appeared in court yesterday, could get life sentence (CBS)
January 21, 2026
A conversation with Active Trans’ W. Robert Schultz III: We must improve public safety on the CTA. What’s the best way to accomplish that?
Interview by James Porter, introduction by John Greenfield
January 16, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, January 14
• Brown Line delayed after train-car crash near Francisco Station in Albany Park (WGN)
January 14, 2026
The future of Soldier Field is bear-ish without transit investment
But building a rail connection between the Metra Electric / South Shore Line corridor and Union Station to ease game day commutes could help encourage the team to stay.
January 7, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, January 7
• Driver fatally struck pedestrian Tuesday around 5:55 PM at intersection of 8-lane roads with no sidewalks in Schererville, NW Indiana (ABC)
January 7, 2026
