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Transit Fiscal Cliff

What’s going on? Politicians, agencies, experts, and advocates weigh in on the transit funding cliffhanger

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About last night: Chicagoland transit funding hits roadblock after House non-vote. RTA says 2026 budgets must reflect $771M deficit.

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Life on the edge: Where Chicagoland transit funding stands as the spring legislative session winds down and the fiscal cliff looms

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Transit advocates Rep. Buckner and Nik Hunder: It’s not just a “so-called” fiscal cliff. But Trib had a point that governance changes are needed.

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Transit agencies, expert clap back at Tribune editorial calling the looming budget crisis a “so-called fiscal cliff”

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Transit Advocacy

CNT’s Jacky Grimshaw discusses Lifetime Achievement Award from Climate Action Museum, and her work to address the transit fiscal cliff

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Dystopia or Utopia? Chicagoland transit officials discuss worst and best possible outcomes as we approach state funding deadline

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Transit-Oriented Development

The RTA’s new Transit-Friendly Communities Guide offers encouragement for building equitable TOD in the ‘burbs

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Rockin’ the suburbs: Brainstorming ideas to improve bus and train service in the ‘burbs at RTA’s summit

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