Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Rail Transit

If your transit agency is neglecting the basics of good bus service, it's failing to advance social equity. Photo: David Meyer

6 Principles for a Transit System That Makes Your City More Fair and Just

By Angie Schmitt | Jul 18, 2018

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.

A CREATE grade separation project. Photo: Charles Papanek

CREATE, and How the Lack of a National Infrastructure Vision Hurts Us All

By Charles Papanek | Jul 17, 2018 | 3 Comments

Getting federal funding for the massive regional rail congestion relief project could be a struggle.

Rendering of the east view of the station.

Damen Green Stop Will Have a Skybridge With Awesome Views

By John Greenfield | Jul 10, 2018 | 23 Comments

The 'L' stop will fill a 1.5-mile gap between the Ashland and California stations

The University of Minnesota's transit access rankings measure how many jobs are available to the average resident within a certain amount of time.

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These Are the American Cities Where Transit Access to Jobs Is Getting Better

By John Greenfield and Angie Schmitt | Jul 9, 2018

Investments in better transit are paying off for Phoenix, Minneapolis, and Columbus.

A rendering of light rail in Atlanta. Image via Darin Givens

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Will Atlanta Double Down on Its Streetcar Mistake?

By Angie Schmitt | May 22, 2018

The streetcar is slow because it runs in mixed traffic. Atlanta's new light rail lines might also share lanes with cars.

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House Bill Would Require Agencies to Address Sexual Harassment on Buses and Trains

By Angie Schmitt | May 18, 2018

The "Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act” would require transit agencies to take measures to protect riders and employees.

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