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Anything but a train: Lightfoot touts luxury ORD air taxi service instead of fixing Blue Line
Chicago politicians are generally more interested in using the latest (or theoretical) technology as an alternative to a mobility solution that's been around for decades in other countries: fast trains.
March 25, 2023
Cheer up Clevelanders, the O’Hare Express is dead, and you can kill the Hyperloop
The story of how Elon's Musk's airport died an early death offers hope for Cleveland transportation advocates dismayed by Hyperloop Boondoggle.
December 16, 2019
More Evidence That the O’Hare Express Vaporware Boondoggle Is Dead as a Doornail
Think of all the useful projects that could have been pursued if all of that brainpower and staff time hadn't been wasted pursuing Emanuel's pipe dream.
June 6, 2019
Outgoing Transportation Chief Rebekah Scheinfeld Discusses Her Drama-Free Tenure
While her predecessor Gabe Klein was famous for his bold initiatives, Scheinfeld also accomplished a number of big projects during her time at CDOT.
May 20, 2019
Ald. Beale: Reports of the O’Hare Express’ Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
Although a news report stated that the alderman had declared the project "dead," he told us he only meant that it shouldn't get funding before the Red Line extension.
March 15, 2019
Here’s Our Full Email Exchange With the Chicago Infrastructure Trust About the O’Hare Express
CIT spokesperson Jennifer Martinez left her job at the city days after providing these comments, which were more candid than any given to any other news outlet.
February 28, 2019
CDOT Assures Us They’re Not Seeking Federal Funding for the O’Hare Express
A CDOT rep says that the department's goal of getting the project in Chicago's regional plan is merely to facilitate the environmental review process.
February 4, 2019
CDOT Is Trying to Convince CMAP to Add the O’Hare Express to ON TO 2050
Adding Elon Musk's pipe dream to the regional plan would make the project potentially eligible to receive federal funds and approvals.
February 1, 2019
Chicago Transportation Chief’s Pitch for Elon Musk’s O’Hare Express, Annotated
Chicago Department of Transportation commissioner Rebekah Scheinfeld has overseen the completion of several good projects during her four years on the job, including the Loop Link bus rapid transit corridor, the Bloomingdale Trail, the Chicago Riverwalk, and 100 miles of new and upgraded bike lanes. (However, it’s worth noting all of these initiatives were launched by her higher-profile predecessor, Gabe Klein.)
December 28, 2018
Chicago City Officials Swallow Elon Musk’s Kool-Aid
After taking a bumpy car ride in a narrow tunnel, Chicago's deputy mayor said he's convinced Musk's O'Hare express proposal would be "a fantastic project" for our city.
December 20, 2018