New CTA budget would move Red Line extension forward with $310M, avoid fare hikes
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The CTA's budget is benefitting from the $45 billion state infrastructure package passed this spring.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Red Line extension
North Terminal of 95th Station Opens, Emanuel Touts His Transit Wins
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Public art still needs to be installed to complete the station project. Meanwhile, Emanuel argued that his administration has done much to improve South Side CTA service.
$1.48 Million in Federal Funds Awarded for Red Line Extension TOD Planning
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The money will be used to study ways to encourage mixed-use development near the new stations, as well as other strategies to maximize the benefits of improved transit access.
Youth Organization Founder Jahmal Cole Said CTA Should Be Free
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"Out of all the big ideas," said Cole, "I think it should be free, and it should be extended.
Far South Siders Weigh in the Proposed Red Line Extension and Metra Conversion
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Residents discussed whether they'd accept the Metra solution as a cheaper, quicker way to get rapid transit.
South Siders Share Their Thoughts on the Red Line Extension Project
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Residents discussed the plan to extend the Red Line to 130th, and weighed in on whether converting the Metra Electric line to rapid transit would be an adequate substitute.
Route Announced for $2.3 Billion Red Line Extension, But How Will We Fund It?
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Trump may eliminate federal funding for transit, and a transit TIF wouldn't raise anywhere near enough money for the project.
As CTA Pushes to Pass TIF for RPM, $75M Earmarked for South Red Extension
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Yesterday the CTA announced a new $75 million investment towards the $2.3 billion Red Line Extension on the South Side transit.
CTA to Spend Millions on Building Parking Garages for Red Line Extension
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The Chicago Transit Authority published its Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Red Line extension from 95th St. to 130th St. in the Riverdale community area last month, and it includes a couple of good and bad surprises. An EIS is a study that federal law requires before the United States Department of Transportation fund any highway or […]
Due to Limited Rapid Transit the Far South Side is Dependent on Bus Service
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[Last fall the Chicago Reader launched a new weekly transportation column written by Streetsblog Chicago editor John Greenfield. This partnership allows Streetsblog to extend the reach of our livable streets advocacy. We syndicate a portion of the column on the day it comes out online; you can read the remainder on the Reader’s website or […]
New Type of TIF District Would Increase Funding for Transit Projects
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A new bill that passed the Illinois Senate last week would create a new class of tax increment financing district that could only be created around Chicago transit stations and lines to capture the property value that being near transit generates. Most of the revenue generated by these TIFs would be earmarked to pay for construction […]