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What a Long Strange Trip It Was: Looking Back at 2018 Transportation Stories
From Wilson station opening highs to disappearing Divvy lows, 2018 was a year to remember for Chicago transportation.
January 3, 2019
The CTA Completes Spot Rehabs of Four South and West Side Green Line Stations
The workforce for the project included subcontractors who graduated from CTA’s 2017 Green Line Small Business Initiative.
January 2, 2019
Brainstorming Ideas to Improve Transit at City Bureau’s Public Newsroom Event
City Bureau fellows discussed Metra's funding challenges, and strategies for improving Metra Electric service.
December 27, 2018
Metra Gets a $2M Grant for Positive Train Control
The safety technology installation project isn't expected to be completed until 2021.
December 19, 2018
$1.48 Million in Federal Funds Awarded for Red Line Extension TOD Planning
The money will be used to study ways to encourage mixed-use development near the new stations, as well as other strategies to maximize the benefits of improved transit access.
December 18, 2018
Active Trans’ Transportation Agenda Envisions a Safer, More Equitable Chicago
The list of priorities for the next administration calls for a $20 million Bike Walk Fund, discounted transit fares for low-income residents, and developing an equity plan for transportation and infrastructure.
December 18, 2018
The Gorgeous, Historic Quincy Station Is Now ADA-Accessible
Other upgrades of the recent rehab include new lights, reconfigured stairs, high-def security cameras, and motorized doors that meet ADA guidelines.
December 17, 2018
Survey Confirms What We Already Knew: Chicago’s Transit & Taco Game Is Strong
But if we're going to maintain Chicago's excellent transit and taco culture, we need policies to encourage affordable TOD, so that neighborhoods around stations can stay diverse.
December 14, 2018
With No Risk of Voter Backlash, Emanuel Makes a Sensible Call for a State Gas Tax Hike
Today Emanuel spoke in favor of a for a 20 to 30 cent increase in the Illinois gas tax, which has been stuck at 19 cents since 1991, to fund transit, roads, and bridges.
December 11, 2018
Lipstick on a Pig: An Arty “Kinetic” Facade Won’t Redeem a Too-Large Garage
Even with an interesting aesthetic treatment, a garage that will bring hundreds of cars to an already traffic-choked neighborhood will be a blight on the community.
December 7, 2018
