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January launch of discounted South Side Metra advances thanks to Metra approval
The plan will provide a half-off discount on fares to all Metra Electric District and Rock Island District riders.
November 13, 2020
What’s going on with the South Cook Fair Transit pilot?
Reduced Metra Electric and Rock Island fares and increased service are set to launch in January, but Lightfoot and the CTA are still not completely on board with the plan.
October 28, 2020
Preckwinkle at Active Trans meeting: The South Side Metra plan would promote racial equity
The Cook County board president discussed why the proposal is an example of an equitable initiative that focuses resources on communities that need them the most.
December 9, 2019
ATA launches petition to counter Lightfoot’s opposition to South Side Metra plan
Sign the petition to help convince the mayor to stop stonewalling the proposal by her former mayoral rival Toni Preckwinkle.
December 4, 2019
Lori doubles down on her resistance to frequent, affordable South Side Metra
It's time for the mayor to set aside petty territorial concerns, and get the Metra deal done.
October 29, 2019
Don’t let competition between agencies and politicians block better South Side transit
Chicago mayor Lightfoot said she's against a proposal by Cook County, backed by her old rival Toni Preckwinkle, that would lower Metra fares and increase service, on the grounds that it would hurt the CTA.
September 20, 2019
Where Do Lori and Toni Part Ways on Transportation?
Lightfoot's positions on bike/walk funding, the North LASD rehab, reduced CTA fares, and bus lane enforcement are arguably more progressive, but neither candidate is terrible on transportation.
April 1, 2019
A Cheat Sheet to Our Chicago Transportation Discussion on the “Aldermanic” Podcast
We discussed Lightfoot and Preckwinkle's transportation platforms, and the upcoming Divvy Lyft sponsorship and expansion deal.
March 22, 2019
Where Do Lightfoot and Preckwinkle Stand on Transportation Issues?
Both candidates have sensible transportation platforms, but here's what they've said about specific issues.
February 27, 2019
Candidates Weigh in on Solution for Improving the CTA at the Transit 4 All Forum
Participants included Gery Chico, LaShawn Ford, Susana Mendoza, Toni Preckwinkle, Paul Vallas, and Willie Wilson.
January 29, 2019