Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Federal Policy

Looking west towards 79th/Stony Island/South Chicago. Image: Google Maps

For the second time in four days, driver strikes another car, then kills a pedestrian

By John Greenfield | Nov 16, 2021 | No Comments

The crash happened at 79th/Stony Island/South Chicago, a six-way intersection that has been rated one of the most dangerous junctions in the city.

Waiting for a bus at the Jefferson Park Transit Center. Photo: John Greenfield

Advocates, experts: Infra bill is more car-centric than hoped for, but will benefit Chicagoland

By John Greenfield | Nov 10, 2021 | No Comments

"We must not simply rebuild the transportation infrastructure of the last century when we now need to mitigate climate change."

The Davis Street Metra and CTA stations in Evanston. Photo: Jeff Zoline

After lobbying by CTA and Pace, RTA board shifts some COVID funding from Metra

By Igor Studenkov | Nov 8, 2021 | No Comments

Under the new agreement, the CTA will get $912.1 million (61 percent of the funds), while Metra will get $513.6 million (34 percent) and Pace will get $71.3 million (5 percent).

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

CTA, Pace, and Metra are fighting over federal COVID stimulus funding split

By Igor Studenkov | Nov 5, 2021 | No Comments

CTA and Pace officials have objected to the Regional Transportation Authority's proposal for divvying up American Rescue Plan Act stimulus funds between those systems and Metra.

A CTA bus on Chicago's Michigan Avenue. Photo: John Greenfield

I’m fairly optimistic about the future of public transportation – if we take action now

By John Greenfield | Nov 3, 2021 | No Comments

As Mark Twain might have said, reports of the death of transit have been greatly exaggerated, but we do need to take decisive action to make buses and trains a more reliable and appealing option.

A CREATE (Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency Program) grade separation project. Photo: Jessica Papanek

Congressmen Garcia, Schneider introduce rail grade separation funding bill

By John Greenfield | Oct 30, 2021 | No Comments

The reps noted that in addition to preventing crashes, separating rail crossings can also improve passenger and freight rail service by allowing for higher speeds and more frequent service.

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