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Blue Wave: A Serpentine Bike-Ped Bridge Opens at 41st Street
The span is the second of five planned bridges to improve lakefront access on the South Side.
December 21, 2018
With No Risk of Voter Backlash, Emanuel Makes a Sensible Call for a State Gas Tax Hike
Today Emanuel spoke in favor of a for a 20 to 30 cent increase in the Illinois gas tax, which has been stuck at 19 cents since 1991, to fund transit, roads, and bridges.
December 11, 2018
Emanuel’s Plan for Pilsen and Little Village Doesn’t Go Far Enough to Prevent Displacement
Since the proposal only requires developers to make 10 percent of the on-site units affordable, it's insufficient to protect low-income and working-class families.
November 16, 2018
What Rahm Got Right About Transportation, and What Still Needs to Change
After Emanuel's surprise announcement that he won't seek a third term, here's a look back at his transportation legacy, and recommendations for the mayoral hopefuls.
September 4, 2018
The City Is Finally Tackling the Complex, Dangerous Cermak/Wentworth Intersection
Today the second phase of the Wenthworth-Wells Connector project kicked off, which will eventually create a direct route from Chinatown to the South Loop.
July 9, 2018
Gerber, Baby! Restoration of the 1923 Gerber Building Marks the end of the Wilson Rehab
With the recent restoration of the building's clock tower, the city calls the $203 million Wilson station rzenovation a success.
February 5, 2018
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
Why Taxing Ride Share to Fund the CTA Makes Sense
It could help level the playing field and stop recent transit ridership bleeding.
October 26, 2017
New Platform, Entrance, Artwork Debut at Wilson Station
The Wilson 'L' station renovation in Uptown reached another major milestone today.
October 23, 2017
Washington-Wabash Opens August 31, State/Lake Station Expansion Planned
At a City Club of Chicago event yesterday Emanuel, Carter, and Scheinfeld touted the administration’s transportation achievements and gave a preview of upcoming projects.
August 15, 2017
