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It’s down to the wire in Springfield, as legislators pitch legislation to fund transit reforms

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Transit Fiscal Cliff

It’s the final countdown: A new transit bill materialized this morning

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<p>In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local and national publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city and region on foot, bike, bus, and train.</p>


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Ald. Moore insists that CTA board members who oppose Mayor Johnson’s prez pick, the alder’s ex-COS, would be “backbiting snakes”

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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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Advocates asked mayor, CTA board to delay hiring new prez. Johnson reportedly had already chosen one. Special meeting ended without vote

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This year’s ATA Movers and Shakers Ball was inspired by innovation, with an eye on transit threats

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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 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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At Public Transit Listening Session, People’s Lobby says we shouldn’t miss this opportunity to upgrade transit, not just bridge the fiscal cliff