Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Federal Policy

A Pace paratransit vehicle. Photo: Jeff Zoline

Grants Are Available for Mobility Programs for Seniors, People With Disabilities

By John Greenfield | Mar 6, 2017 | No Comments

Last week the Regional Transportation Authority announced a call for projects to help improve mobility for seniors and people with disabilities that may be eligible for federal and local grant money via an open competitive process.

A mural in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood. Photo: John Greenfield

Klein: Data-Driven Enforcement Could Fight Crashes, Homicides, and Profiling

By John Greenfield | Jan 26, 2017 | 4 Comments

The ex-CDOT chief says the feds' Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety model, which calls for targeting crash and crime "hot spots" could save lives and help prevent police profiling

CTA president Dorval Carter signs a giant funding agreement at this morning's event. Photo: CTA

Thanks Obama: Feds Award $1.1 Billion for Red and Purple Line Modernization

By John Greenfield | Jan 9, 2017 | 14 Comments

It came as no surprise, but it was still a relief, when officials announced today that the $1 billion federal grant for the CTA’s Red and Purple Modernization project has been approved.

Current conditions at the station and a rendering of the rehab. Images: Google Street View, CTA

$50 Million Garfield Gateway Project Will Spruce Up the Green Line Station

By John Greenfield | Jan 9, 2017 | 4 Comments

The gateway project includes extending the platform's canopies; elevator and escalator upgrades; and the installation of public art and landscaping.

Loved ones and activists marched with crosses on Michigan Avenue Saturday to honor homicide victims. Photo: Ashlee Rezin, Sun-Times Media

Chicago Needs a Vision Zero Plan for Eliminating Gun Violence

By John Greenfield | Jan 5, 2017 | No Comments

Why is the city creating an interdepartmental strategy to end traffic violence within a finite period of time, but not one for gun violence?

A Red Line train this morning. The CTA says the RPM project will allow them to run 15 more trains an hour during peak periods. Photo: John Greenfield

TIF Passed, Making It Likely RPM Will Be Funded Before Trump Takes Over

By John Greenfield | Nov 30, 2016 | No Comments

Move will put Chicago in line for a $1.1 billion grant for the Red and Purple Line modernization projects.

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