Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about State Policy

O'Hare (blue), Midway (orange), Peotone (purple), and the new proposed airport site in Monee (green.) Image: Google Maps

Would the Proposed Third Airport be an Economic Engine or a Sprawl Generator?

By John Greenfield | May 7, 2019 | 27 Comments

Unlike O'Hare and Midway the airport is south-suburban Monee, which Southland politicians are pushing hard for, would be located far from existing rail transit service.

Bruce Rauner, Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman, and then-IPI attorney and current TOD plan opponent Jacob Huebert, celebrating the anti-union Janus decision on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court. Image: Chicago Sun-Times

Meet the Anti-Union Libertarian Star Trying to Kill the Logan Square Affordable TOD Plan

By John Greenfield | Apr 30, 2019 | 44 Comments

It's notable that one of the leaders of the opposition to the transit-friendly development is a guy who views Barry Goldwater as a hero and counts Donald Trump as a fan.

A young transit funding supporter at today's press conference. Photo: RTA

Transit Officials, Mayors, Business Leaders Urge State to Provide Steady Capital Funding

By Igor Studenkov | Apr 25, 2019 | 1 Comment

Transit leaders hope to convince Springfield legislators to allocate $2-3 billion a year over the next decade.

Future site of the Peterson-Ravenswood stop. Photo: Igor Studenkov

After the Election, Two New Chicago Metra Stations Are on the Horizon

By Igor Studenkov | Apr 5, 2019 | 2 Comments

J.B. Pritzker released funding for the Peterson-Ravenswood station, but money for the Auburb Park stop is still on hold.

Where Do Lori and Toni Part Ways on Transportation?

By John Greenfield | Apr 1, 2019 | 1 Comment

Lightfoot's positions on bike/walk funding, the North LASD rehab, reduced CTA fares, and bus lane enforcement are arguably more progressive, but neither candidate is terrible on transportation.

New Chicago Task Force Report Has Guidelines for Shared Mobility and AV Policy

By John Greenfield | Mar 14, 2019 | 3 Comments

Short-term recommendations include hiring a Chief Mobility Officer and piloting dockless scooters.

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