Is this Chicagoland? A modest proposal for defining the region
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is this a reasonable way to define Chicagoland, or does it exclude any towns that deserve to be considered part of the region?
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Rail Transit
Chicago announces equitable transit-oriented development pilot program
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The City of Chicago recently announced an equitable transit-oriented development pilot program to assist with the creation of community-led eTOD projects.
Amtrak is restoring long-distance service and dining, and replacing seat cushions
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Amtrak wants to make riding across the United States cheaper, more comfortable, and easier this year, as more and more people get vaccinated and it becomes safer to travel.
Troubling: Loop Alliance report shows short-term Loop parking is skyrocketing
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Encouraging commuters and visitors to the Loop to bike or take public transportation needs to be a top priority.
Metra schedule pilots to bring biggest service increases to wealthier suburbs
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When Metra recently announced schedule changes for several lines, they billed it as offering more off-peak options. But the reality was a bit more complicated than that.
A bittersweet look back at 12 months of free Metra Union Pacific line rides
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Union Pacific's refusal to collect fares during COVID cost Metra some $1M a month, but it opened up new options for affordable – or free – transit exploration.