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Pritzker’s Nearly $45B Capital Plan Is Way Better for Transportation Than Expected
23 percent of the total transportation spending will go towards transit, twice as much as expected, and walking and biking will get $50 million a year.
June 3, 2019
Metra Is Trying Several New Strategies to Lure Weekend Riders
In response to survey results that show riders want more, later, and faster service on weekends, Metra is adding more runs and other incentives for weekend ridership.
May 28, 2019
Service Disruptions on Green Line This Weekend for FastTracks Improvements
The Work on the South Green Line is funded by Chicago's ride-hailing fee.
May 24, 2019
Chicago Transportation Infrastructure and Politics Got Their Close-up in “Widows”
Former alderman Bob Fioretti discusses how his experience getting burned by the last ward remap plays into the plot of the film.
May 23, 2019
Why Lori’s Order to End Aldermanic Prerogative Is Good for Sustainable Transportation
Too often in the past, aldermen have unfairly used their veto power to block good walking, biking, and transit projects in their wars.
May 20, 2019
Outgoing Transportation Chief Rebekah Scheinfeld Discusses Her Drama-Free Tenure
While her predecessor Gabe Klein was famous for his bold initiatives, Scheinfeld also accomplished a number of big projects during her time at CDOT.
May 20, 2019
“Disastrous” State Capital Bill Would Allocate 7X as Much Money for Roads as Transit
The proposal, which includes multiple vehicle tax increases and new fees, would allocate $23 billion to roads and bridges but only $3.4 billion on transit.
May 17, 2019
New Law Puts South Shore Line’s Governing Board Under Indiana Governor’s Full Control
Illinois already had little influence over South Shore Line policy, and this change takes power over the the railroad away from the Indiana counties it runs through.
May 16, 2019
The One Central Development Looks to Transform the South Loop, But at What Cost?
The developer of this megaproject isn't looking for a TIF handout, but it does want billions from the state of Illinois to build a transit hub.
May 16, 2019
Thanks to “Overwhelming Support,” the Logan Affordable TOD Plan Is Moving Forward
Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa said that after taking input from over a thousand residents, he's recommending the project to the zoning committee.
May 14, 2019
