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Ald. Beale: Reports of the O’Hare Express’ Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
Although a news report stated that the alderman had declared the project "dead," he told us he only meant that it shouldn't get funding before the Red Line extension.
March 15, 2019
New Chicago Task Force Report Has Guidelines for Shared Mobility and AV Policy
Short-term recommendations include hiring a Chief Mobility Officer and piloting dockless scooters.
March 14, 2019
Introducing “The Chicago Transportation Authority” — Your Source for Info and Advice
Our new feature will answer your burning questions about biking, walking, and transit issues, history, etiquette, and more.
March 14, 2019
Using Transit-Oriented Development to Promote Economic and Racial Justice
At the Elevated Chicago Symposium, community members discussed their efforts to harness transit-oriented development to improve the lives of lower-income and working-class residents.
March 11, 2019
Is CTA Excuse for Not Adding Elevators to Belmont Blue Legit? An ADA Advocate Weighs in
A rep from Access Living Chicago says the decision not to make the station ADA accessible is somewhat frustrating, but the CTA's promise of future accessibility softens the blow.
March 11, 2019
CDOT Chief Touts Rahm Emanuel’s Transportation Wins at Active Trans Gala
The gala honored honored local nonprofits, businesses and people that have made a significant impact on biking, walking and transit in the region.
March 9, 2019
How the Lincoln Yards Development Could Impact Chicago Transportation
The proposal is nearly a done deal. Building thousands of new homes and offices will exacerbate our city's traffic congestion woes, unless bold action is taken to improve transit access.
March 8, 2019
Recent Metra-pocalypses Are a Wake-up Call That We Need Better Transit Funding
If the multiple service disruptions, culminating in last week's Union Station fiasco, don't convince lawmakers that our transit system needs an overhaul, nothing will.
March 5, 2019
Over 70 Workers Hired to Build CTA’s Next-Gen 7000-Series Cars on SE Side
The new cars will feature a mix of forward-facing and aisle-facing seats.
March 4, 2019
Lynda Lopez Discusses the Intersection of Mobility and Equity With Active Trans
Lynda talked to the advocacy organization about her work promoting transportation access as a means of pursuing social justice.
March 1, 2019
