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Takin’ it to the (over-salted) streets: City Hall rally will demand sidewalk plowing parity
The demonstration will take place Wednesday at 9 a.m. on the first floor of the municipal headquarters, 121 N. La Salle St.
October 31, 2022
¿Cómo encaja la emisión cero en el plan de modernización del corredor industrial del suroeste?
Con el plan de Modernización de la Arteria Industrial del Suroeste, la ciudad está tratando de equilibrar los objetivos comunitarios con el crecimiento de la industria.
October 28, 2022
How does Zero-Emission fit in the Southwest Industrial Corridor Modernization plan?
With the Southwest Industrial Corridor Modernization plan, the city has been trying to balance community-based goals with continued industry growth.
October 28, 2022
Mayoral allies block CTA oversight ordinance, Lightfoot denies it was a power move
With Vasquez's ordinance likely going nowhere, and Lightfoot unconcerned about her transit chief skipping his own Council hearings, it looks like we can expect more ghosting from Carter in the future.
October 26, 2022
Ald. Vasquez introduces ordinance to compel CTA to meet with City Council quarterly
Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th) introduced an ordinance requiring CTA officials meet with the City Council on a quarterly basis. The ordinance is an attempt to hold the CTA accountable for current unreliable transit service.
October 26, 2022
Refreshing: Alders asked for lower speed limit, bike grid at today’s CDOT budget hearings
Thanks to "hyper-vocal bike advocates," alderpersons are getting the message that a citywide grid of protected, well-enforced bike lanes is needed.
October 24, 2022
CTA launches Meeting the Moment scorecards to track progress on pandemic recovery
Released in August, the document set targets for providing reliable service, reducing crime, better cleaning protocols, rolling out new amenities, better customer engagement, and more complete staffing.
October 22, 2022
CTA releases its proposed 2023 budget during a time of rider discontent
Amidst the current transit headwinds, the CTA today released its proposal for a $1.8 billion operating budget for 2023.
October 20, 2022
Pace proposes pulling the plug on 69 suspended routes, making most transfers free
The budget calls for doing away with most transfer fees, making all current CTA-only passes valid on Pace, and permanently eliminating 69 routes suspended during COVID.
October 19, 2022
Mayor hopeful Ja’Mal Green calls for more homeless outreach to improve CTA safety
Mayoral candidate Ja'Mal Green sees the recent spike in violent crime and homelessness on the CTA as a public health emergency. He shared his plan to improve safety on the system.
October 19, 2022
