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Why CMAP Was Wise to Keep the O’Hare Express Off Its Priority Projects List
Despite claims to the contrary from Crain's Joe Cahill, one of the project's biggest boosters, the planning agency made the right call.
April 17, 2018
Selection of Finalists for O’Hare Express Takes Us a Step Closer to a Muskian Boondoggle
If Musk, who has made questionable claims about tunnel digging technology, wins the contract, it's even more likely that this dubious project will wind up being a waste of taxpayer money.
March 21, 2018
Fixed-Route Buses Are the Future, Jarrett Walker Argues, Urging Skepticism of Technology
Even if a big bus in the suburb looks empty some of the time, it's still the most efficient choice, Jarrett Walker said at a conference.
March 14, 2018
Elon Musk Is Wrong. The Only Way to Save City Transport Is to Share Large Vehicles With Other People.
One man's genius can't change the geometric facts of cities.
December 15, 2017
Surprise! Elon Musk Is Revolted By Transit
The worst part is rubbing elbows with scary commoners, the Tesla mogul said.
December 15, 2017
Transpo Advocates Discuss the Latest Plans for O’Hare Express
After reviewing the details from the RFQ, local transportation leaders aren't sure if the project would be a boon or a boondoggle.
December 13, 2017
Musk Says He’ll Compete to Build O’Hare Express, Active Trans Says It’s a Low Priority
The project's request for qualifications identifies three possible routes and four potential stations.
November 30, 2017
Like It or Not, the RFQ for the O’Hare Express Means the Project Is Moving Forward
Some say it will be a boon for Chicago, others say it will be a boondoggle.
November 29, 2017
Less than an Hour from Chicago to Pittsburgh? Don’t Believe the Hyperloop
There's a proposal to shoot passengers from Chicago to Pittsburgh in 47 minutes, but don't plan your visit to the Warhol Museum just yet.
April 11, 2017
