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New RTA Report recommends income-based fare programs

The major challenge facing this proposal is that Chicagoland is currently facing a $730M transit fiscal cliff, but advocates say there are potential options to make it happen.

July 27, 2024

We are all in the underperforming Chicagoland transit network. But some of us are looking at the Star:Line.

According to Star:Line Chicago, "The 2034sight Plan is an ambitious — and achievable — ten-year framework to lay the groundwork to modernize Chicagoland’s existing local passenger rail system."

July 19, 2024

At 2nd People’s Lobby Transit Town Hall, politicians and riders discussed how to create a world-class system

Attendees talked about how to make buses and trains more reliable, improve conditions for CTA workers, and address the region's looming transit fiscal cliff.

June 4, 2024

New Elevated Chicago / DePaul studies look at how vacant lots near transit impact quality of life on the South and West sides

The reports also finds that redevelopment of this land is more likely to bring about positive change when community members are heavily involved.

March 12, 2024

At Chicago Mobility Collaborative meeting in Belmont Cragin, CDOT says 2023 has been a big year for walk/bike/transit

"2023 has been a really incredible year in Chicago when it comes to complete streets and safe streets infrastructure," said David Smith, Complete Streets director.

September 15, 2023