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The Gazette Provides a Windshield-View Update on the Stalled Ashland BRT Project
"Shoppers, shopkeepers, and residents can rest assured" that the project is dead, writes reporter Susan S. Steven, but what about the 8 million-plus people who rode the Ashland bus last year?
August 3, 2018
Advocate For Adding Bus Lanes to North Lake Shore Drive Without Widening the Highway
The most sustainable option, converting existing traffic lanes to bus-only, is still on the table. But it's not going to happen unless residents voice support for it.
August 2, 2018
Chicago-Area Transit Chiefs Talk About the Future of Regional Transportation
The RTA, CTA, Pace, and Metra leaders discussed challenges and opportunities at a Metropolitan Planning Council roundtable.
July 31, 2018
Actually, the Chicago Area Already Has Free Bus Service
Here's a look at the Niles Free Bus routes and other suburban shuttles that don't charge fares.
July 22, 2018
6 Principles for a Transit System That Makes Your City More Fair and Just
Transit should be a great social equalizer. In many cities, however, transit's potential to advance economic fairness is held in check because resources are distributed inequitably.
July 18, 2018
IDOT Shares Its Latest Transit Concepts for the North Lake Shore Drive Rehab
Will the department add bus-only lanes without ballooning the drive into a ten-lane monstrosity?
July 16, 2018
These Are the American Cities Where Transit Access to Jobs Is Getting Better
Investments in better transit are paying off for Phoenix, Minneapolis, and Columbus.
July 9, 2018
The #31 Bus Pilot Is Safe From Cancellation — For Now
The test has been extended until September, but service hours are still limited.
July 2, 2018
The Story of “Micro Transit” Is Consistent, Dismal Failure
Real world experience has proven that diverting resources to "micro transit" is not a recipe to improve transit or increase ridership.
June 26, 2018
City Plans to Expand TOD Ordinance to Include High-Frequency Bus Corridors
The first step is a six-month study to recommend the best approach, intially focusing on Western, Ashland, Chicago Avenue and 79th Street.
June 24, 2018
