Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Federal Policy

Waiting for the 79th Street bus at the Red Line station. Photo: James Porter

Lack of federal aid could reduce transit to 55K Chicagoland jobs, strand 210K people

By John Greenfield | Sep 29, 2020 | No Comments

The Active Transportation Alliance is asking Chicagoland residents to contact elected officials to ask them to support the $32 billion in emergency funding for transit.

Inbound and outbound trains stop at Union Pacific Northwest Metra Line's Palatine station during rush hour. Photo: Igor Studenkov

Metra may revamp fare structure, introduce new passes

By Igor Studenkov | Sep 28, 2020 | No Comments

As Metra prepares its 2021 budget amidst a 90-percent ridership drop, the commuter railroad is considering substantial changes its fare structure and service patterns.

Rendering of proposed changes to the Palmer / Pulaski intersection. Note that all renderings in this post are intended as conversation starters and have not actually been proposed by the city of Chicago. Image: Lyft / Street Plans

ATA, MPC push for funds for transit, street remixes; Ideas floated for Division, Palmer

By John Greenfield | Sep 28, 2020 | No Comments

Redesigning streets to be more walk/bike/transit-friendly is key for avoiding a spike in driving as workplaces reopen.

CTA ridership has plummeted during the pandemic. Photo: Raed Mansour

CMAP, ATA, and CDOT discuss pandemic transportation challenges, and the way forward

By Cameron Bolton | Sep 24, 2020 | No Comments

Car traffic is on its way back to pre-pandemic levels, but transit ridership is still way down, and without further intervention, the agencies have to resort to drastic service cuts.

Bike riders on the caravan. Photo: Ariel Parrella-Aureli

Mexican Independence Day caravan highlights immigration issues, Mexican pride

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli | Sep 23, 2020 | No Comments

"This is just a caravan, it’s not going to change the world, but we hope we can at least begin to change this consciousness and to understand that we need to be working together."

Rendering of the planned bike bridge across Lake Calumet to Big Marsh bike park.

Illinois Bike Summit included updates on projects in Logan, Big Marsh, downstate

By Sharon Hoyer | Sep 17, 2020 | No Comments

The Illinois Bike Summit, an annual gathering of bike planners, advocates, shop owners, and enthusiasts, took place virtually Tuesday with the theme of infrastructure, education and inclusion.

Show More Stories