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How Chicago’s New Bus TOD Ordinance Could Help Underserved Communities
By expanding the areas that are eligible for TOD to include zones around busy bus corridors, the city could help spur investment in low-income neighborhoods.
December 17, 2018
Survey Confirms What We Already Knew: Chicago’s Transit & Taco Game Is Strong
But if we're going to maintain Chicago's excellent transit and taco culture, we need policies to encourage affordable TOD, so that neighborhoods around stations can stay diverse.
December 14, 2018
Pace Opens New Downtown Paratransit HQ Amidst Ridership Growth as Illinois Ages
Pace says it makes sense to have its paratransit headquarters within the city, at Metra's downtown offices, because 75 percent of the region's paratransit users live here.
December 11, 2018
With No Risk of Voter Backlash, Emanuel Makes a Sensible Call for a State Gas Tax Hike
Today Emanuel spoke in favor of a for a 20 to 30 cent increase in the Illinois gas tax, which has been stuck at 19 cents since 1991, to fund transit, roads, and bridges.
December 11, 2018
Donate Transit Fares to the Needy and Divvy Will Chip in a Free Annual Membership
Divvy will match your donation to the Howard Area Community Center by waiving the $5 fee for a Divvy for Everyone membership for a low-income Chicagoan.
November 26, 2018
Untokening Detroit Showed Why Mobility Justice Advocates Need to Think Intersectionally
Because racial inequities are so obvious in Detroit, holding the convening there underscored the need for transportation advocates to keep in mind other social justice struggles.
November 20, 2018
95th Street Station Project Heads Into Home Stretch With New Pedestrian Bridge
The installation involves a 24-hour closure of 95th from 11:30 p.m. this Saturday until 11:30 p.m. Sunday.
November 16, 2018
MPC Study Highlights Importance of Transit for Attracting Businesses
The report also underscores the importance of getting the business community to support more funding for public transportation.
November 12, 2018
Tips for Men to Help Make Biking, Walking, and Transit Less Crummy for Women
Women and gender-nonconforming folks shared advice on simple ways guys can help make public space safer, more comfortable, and less annoying.
November 8, 2018
What Will Illinois’ Blue Wave Mean for Sustainable Transportation?
Advocates and experts say theyre optimistic that the Pritzker administration will create a new revenue source for transportation infrastructure.
November 7, 2018
