New Metra station proposed near Kinzie/Ashland, but it wouldn’t open until at least 2032
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The new facility could potentially serve as a stop for all four Metra lines that currently run through the neighborhood.
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Scooters now a permanent part of Chicago’s mobility mix, plus deets on Divvy scooters
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The ordinance authorizes CDOT to amend its existing Divvy contract to expand to docked scooter-sharing within the bike-share station area.
Permanent scooter program passes in committee, goes on for full Council vote on Thursday
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Today the Chicago City Council’s Transportation and Public Way Committee passed an ordinance permanently legalizing e-scooter share within the city. You can read yesterday’s Streetsblog’s coverage of the ordinance to learn more background information. The committee started off its meeting with the discussion of the scooter ordinance. A public comment period started off with Oboi Reed […]
On eve of Council rental e-scooter vote, aldermen and reps push for permanent legalization
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If the transportation committee passes the legislation on Wednesday. the ordinance will go before the City Council for a full vote on Thursday.
New developments highlight benefits, limitations of Chicago’s affordable housing approach
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An updated, comprehensive effort to boost affordability, housing supply, and equitable transit-oriented development is the best approach for holding down rents and halting displacement across the city.
Lightfoot proposes fine reform for drivers but advocates say more is needed
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot introduced reforms to provide relief on tickets and fines during fiscal year 2022. Some advocates say the city's efforts should go further.