CNT’s Jacky Grimshaw Discusses Her Career in Planning & Politics
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Grimshaw discussed her unorthodox career path, what she learned from working for Harold Washington, why the Transit Future campaign is currently stalled, and much more.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Rail Transit
Ex-USDOT Chief LaHood Will Lead Chicago’s Transportation and Mobility Task Force
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Hopefully the new task force will ensure that the city proactively sets shared-mobility and AV policy, rather than scrambling to deal with disruptive technology.
What Rahm Got Right About Transportation, and What Still Needs to Change
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After Emanuel's surprise announcement that he won't seek a third term, here's a look back at his transportation legacy, and recommendations for the mayoral hopefuls.
Eyes on the Street: Checking in on the 95th Street Station Rehab
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Transit riders weigh in on the current state of the the station, the final design, and plans for public art.
Chicagoland Transit Agencies are Asking for the Capital Funding They Deserve
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The Regional Transportation Authority and the three transit agencies operating under its umbrella – Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace Suburban Bus – are making a forceful case for substantially more capital funding than they are currently getting. The federal and state funding for public transit has been declining over the last 10 years, not […]
CTA and Metra Headaches Are Making Transit a Less Viable Option on the Far SW Side
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Badly planned bus stops at the 95th Street station and poor off-peak Rock Island Line service are among the problems.