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The Most Effective Investments Are Ones That Change Travel Behaviors
Policy changes that reduce car dependence are at least as important as infrastructure projects.
October 6, 2017
Metra’s Underwhelming Strategic Plan Reflects the System’s Funding Shortfall
It's tempting to call out Metra for the fact that the plan doesn't include expanding service, but insufficient funding for the system is to blame.
October 5, 2017
Remembering Urban Planner and Activist Alma Zamudio
Alma was a woman who dedicated her adult life to fighting for social justice causes, including equitable transportation access.
October 5, 2017
The CTA Just Turned 70 – Here’s a Rundown of Their Big Upcoming Projects
In honor of this milestone, here's a rundown of major infrastructure initiatives currently in progress or on deck.
October 3, 2017
Eyes on the Street: Checking Out the New Wilson Station House
Another CTA station became wheelchair-friendly today as the main stationhouse of the new Wilson stop opened, complete with an elevator and escalator.
September 20, 2017
It’s a Breeze to Get to the Dill Pickle Co-op Without a Car
The market has excellent CTA access and will have plentiful bike racks, but it won't have a ton of car parking.
September 18, 2017
A Bird’s-Eye View of the North/Damen/Milwaukee Makeover
Check out these aerial photos Steven took this evening of the complete streets makeover of the Wicker Park intersection.
September 13, 2017
Thar She Blows! Whale Skeleton-Like Washington-Wabash Stop Debuts
Faster than you can say “Calatrava,” the new Washington-Wabash ‘L’ station opened to customers today.
August 31, 2017
After Near-Death Experiences, Maryland’s Purple Line Light Rail Breaks Ground
The decades-long saga of the Maryland Purple Line reached a happy milestone yesterday.
August 29, 2017
A Car-Free Road Trip on Amtrak’s Blue Water Line Hits a Speed Bump
The last-minute cancelation of bike-on-board service left us scrambling to make other plans.
August 29, 2017
