Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Federal Policy

North Terminal of 95th Station Opens, Emanuel Touts His Transit Wins

By James Porter and John Greenfield | Jan 6, 2019 | 1 Comment

Public art still needs to be installed to complete the station project. Meanwhile, Emanuel argued that his administration has done much to improve South Side CTA service.

Installing the new sky bridge across 95th Street at the Red Lines's south terminal. Photo: CTA

What a Long Strange Trip It Was: Looking Back at 2018 Transportation Stories

By John Greenfield | Jan 3, 2019 | 3 Comments

From Wilson station opening highs to disappearing Divvy lows, 2018 was a year to remember for Chicago transportation.

A Metra Electric District train. Photo: Eric Allix Rogers

Metra Gets a $2M Grant for Positive Train Control

By John Greenfield | Dec 19, 2018 | 1 Comment

The safety technology installation project isn't expected to be completed until 2021.

Architect’s rendering of a proposed CTA Red Line station at 103rd Street and Eggleston Avenue.

$1.48 Million in Federal Funds Awarded for Red Line Extension TOD Planning

By John Greenfield | Dec 18, 2018 | 1 Comment

The money will be used to study ways to encourage mixed-use development near the new stations, as well as other strategies to maximize the benefits of improved transit access.

Traffic on I-55. The CMAP plan calls for widening this expressway, as well as I-290. Photo: Eric Allix Rogers

Active Trans Blasts CMAP’s ON TO 2050: “Car-Centric Planning in a New Mobility Veneer”

By John Greenfield | Oct 10, 2018 | 5 Comments

The transportation advocacy group slammed CMAP's endorsement of proposals to widen local expressways and decision to make dedicated biking and walking projects ineligible for $40 million dollars in annual federal funding.

A touch screen for collecting Go To 2050 input at the Chicago Architecture Foundation headquarters. Photo CMAP

CMAP Emphasizes Investment in Underserved Communities in ON TO 2050 Plan

By Igor Studenkov | Oct 10, 2018 | 1 Comment

According to CMAP, "Regions that are more inclusive have longer, stronger periods of prosperity and shorter periods of stagnation."

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