Today’s Rally Lauded The $50M a Year Earmark For Bike/Walk in the State Budget
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During the event, cyclists shared their thoughts about what they'd like to see Lori Lightfoot do for biking.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about State Policy
Here Are the Deets on Good Transportation Stuff Earmarked in the Infrastructure Bill
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From rail service to Rockford, to an extension of St. Louis Metro Link farther into Illinois, the plan includes plenty of specifics.
Pritzker’s Nearly $45B Capital Plan Is Way Better for Transportation Than Expected
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23 percent of the total transportation spending will go towards transit, twice as much as expected, and walking and biking will get $50 million a year.
Outgoing Transportation Chief Rebekah Scheinfeld Discusses Her Drama-Free Tenure
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While her predecessor Gabe Klein was famous for his bold initiatives, Scheinfeld also accomplished a number of big projects during her time at CDOT.
“Disastrous” State Capital Bill Would Allocate 7X as Much Money for Roads as Transit
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The proposal, which includes multiple vehicle tax increases and new fees, would allocate $23 billion to roads and bridges but only $3.4 billion on transit.
The One Central Development Looks to Transform the South Loop, But at What Cost?
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The developer of this megaproject isn't looking for a TIF handout, but it does want billions from the state of Illinois to build a transit hub.