Mayor Brandon Johnson
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Some of the NITA appointees are well-qualified, but some of them ain’t. Let’s grade the picks.
Better transit requires better leadership.
August 28, 2026
Chicago and Kansas City mayors discussed mobility justice efforts at “The State of Equity” forum
August 26, 2026
The crash deaths of transportation planners Riley O’Neil and Louisa Gag should be a turning point for Safe Streets
July 17, 2026
Yes, despite the upcoming RTA/NITA switch and transit agency board remix, Johnson can still choose Leerhsen for permanent CTA chief
November 19, 2025
We asked Mayor Johnson about the transit win, Leerhsen’s future, saving the bus station, and whether he’ll send a care package to Philly
November 7, 2025
A great day on Argyle: Celebrating new ‘L’ stations, in the shadow of the transit fiscal cliff
July 21, 2025
What’s going on? Politicians, agencies, experts, and advocates weigh in on the transit funding cliffhanger
If you're a frequent Streetsblog Chicago, when it comes to the current public transportation fiscal crisis, this ain't your first bus rodeo. Otherwise, here's our coverage of the issue since last Saturday, May 31, aka "The Night Transit Funding Didn't Go Down In Springfield":
June 5, 2025
Ald. Moore insists that CTA board members who oppose Mayor Johnson’s prez pick, the alder’s ex-COS, would be “backbiting snakes”
"He's a cold-hearted snake... he don't play by rules"
May 15, 2025
