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Neighborhood Group Wants Fewer Units in Queer-Friendly Affordable TOD
A neighborhood assoiciation is arguing that "current infrastructure" can't handle approximately 120 more people moving into planned LGTB-friendly and transit-friendly affordable housing.
December 7, 2016
Discussing TIFs, Trump and Boneheaded Road Users on “Chicago Newsroom”
Yesterday I had the pleasure of joining veteran newsman Ken Davis on his CAN TV program "Chicago Newsroom" to discuss recent local and national transportation stories.
December 2, 2016
Black Leaders Discuss Their Efforts to Promote Equity in Mobility Advocacy
Conference brought together bike and pedestrian advocates of color from around the country.
December 1, 2016
Transit TIF Passes, Making It Likely RPM Will Be Funded Before Trump Takes Over
Chicago straphangers can breath a sigh of relief. Aldermen voted to pass the tax-increment financing district that will fund the needed "L' improvements.
November 30, 2016
TIF Passed, Making It Likely RPM Will Be Funded Before Trump Takes Over
Move will put Chicago in line for a $1.1 billion grant for the Red and Purple Line modernization projects.
November 30, 2016
5 More “Your New Blue” Station Rehabs Completed, Only 1 Elevator Added
Progress being made on the Blue Line modernization project.
November 29, 2016
As CTA Pushes to Pass TIF for RPM, $75M Earmarked for South Red Extension
Yesterday the CTA announced a new $75 million investment towards the $2.3 billion Red Line Extension on the South Side transit.
November 28, 2016
Ben Joravsky’s an Astute Pundit, But His Transit TIF Takedown Is Misguided
Joravsky's column about the CTA’s rush to get a transit TIF passed in order fund the Red and Purple Modernization while Obama is still in office contains some questionable logic that needs to be addressed.
November 23, 2016
Trump’s Infrastructure Plan: A Deal With the Devil for Illinois Leaders?
As it was for the people behind virtually every other progressive cause, the election of Donald Trump was a sad day for those of us who want to see the U.S. move toward a more efficient, healthy, and equitable transportation system.
November 22, 2016
After Referendum Calling for More Affordability, Activists Blockade TOD Site
Representatives from the anti-displacement groups Somos Logan Square, the Autonomous Tenants Union, and Grassroots Illinois Action blocked access points to the site at 2501 West Armitage Avenue.
November 22, 2016
