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Planners discussed tweaks to the Red Line Extension project at Supplemental EA hearing

By James Porter | Feb 16, 2022 | No Comments

The Supplemental EA discloses potential impacts from three project design changes that weren't identified in the 2016 Draft Environmental Impact Statement.

A red light camera near Graceland Cemetery in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. Photo: John Greenfield

Podcast: A conversation with UIC researchers about Chicago’s traffic camera program

By John Greenfield | Feb 14, 2022 | No Comments

During the conversation, the UIC researchers discussed potential equity issues with the program, as well as sharing the nitty-gritty of their methodology.

The launch of the 31st Street route as a pilot in September 2016. Photo: Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community

Advocates win permanent restoration of 31st St. and Streeterville/Taylor bus routes

By John Greenfield | Feb 11, 2022 | No Comments

Transit advocates finally achieved victory as the transit agency's board voted this week to make pilot service on these routes permanent.

A Metra Union Pacific West train and a CTA Green Line train cross paths on Lake Street. Photo: Jeff Zoline

What will it take to achieve transit fare integration in Chicagoland?

By Courtney Cobbs | Feb 11, 2022 | No Comments

The panel explored some of the challenges and opportunities for transit fare integration. Seamless transfers between transit systems is possible, but what are the barriers making it a reality in our region?

A Pace paratransit bus in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood. Photo: Igor Studenkov

Pace teams up with Uber to launch paratransit expansion in DuPage County

By Igor Studenkov | Feb 9, 2022 | No Comments

Pace board members argued that using ride-hail to fill in the gaps in paratransit service will complement, not cannibalize, existing service.

The futuristic BP station at Clark and LaSalle on Chicago's Near North Side. Image: Google Maps

Here’s why Pritzker’s plan to skip this year’s scheduled gas tax hike is a bad idea

By Steven Vance | Feb 1, 2022 | No Comments

The proposal, which is projected to cost the state $135 million in revenue, is unfair to people who don't drive. And it may not even save much money for drivers.

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