At Pullman event, residents say pilot would make Metra accessible to more South Siders
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"Currently, [the Metra fare] prices a few folks out. A lot of people, especially in this area, can't afford it," said one attendee.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Rail Transit
For wheelchair user Michele Lee, good transit access is key for maintaining independence
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After recovering from a car crash, Lee moved from the suburbs to the West Loop for better transportation and retail options, but accessibility gaps still present challenges.
Aldermen want to fight climate change? Here’s how they can reduce transportation emissions
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This week a City Council committee passed a resolution calling for urgent access on the climate crisis. They should put there money where there mouth is when it comes to reducing driving-related pollution.
It’s no Cheap Trick: Amtrak service to Rockford and the Quad Cities is on the horizon
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IDOT confirmed that negotiations are underway for 2 daily roundtrips to the Quad Cities; environmental work is needed for the Rockford route.
Trying to see every driver as a potential sustainable transportation user
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How a recent angry exchange with a motorist made me rethink my strategy for promoting walking, biking, and transit.
South suburbs team up with RTA to brainstorm ideas for improving transit access
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Matteson, Park Forest, and Richton Park recently partnered with the RTA to launch a Transportation Alternatives Study to identify barriers to mobility, and ways to overcome them.