Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Rail Transit

An art display at the symposium. Photo: Lynda Lopez

Using Transit-Oriented Development to Promote Economic and Racial Justice

By Lynda Lopez | Mar 11, 2019 | 16 Comments

At the Elevated Chicago Symposium, community members discussed their efforts to harness transit-oriented development to improve the lives of lower-income and working-class residents.

The new Belmont Blue Line station canopy takes shape at Belmont and Kimball in Avondale. Photo: Nathan Olson

Is CTA Excuse for Not Adding Elevators to Belmont Blue Legit? An ADA Advocate Weighs in

By John Greenfield | Mar 11, 2019 | 24 Comments

A rep from Access Living Chicago says the decision not to make the station ADA accessible is somewhat frustrating, but the CTA's promise of future accessibility softens the blow.

The 43rd Street bike/ped bridge, which opened in December. Photo: CDOT

CDOT Chief Touts Rahm Emanuel’s Transportation Wins at Active Trans Gala

By John Greenfield | Mar 9, 2019 | 2 Comments

The gala honored honored local nonprofits, businesses and people that have made a significant impact on biking, walking and transit in the region.

Rendering of Lincoln Yards. Image: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill/Sterling Bay

How the Lincoln Yards Development Could Impact Chicago Transportation

By Jacob Peters | Mar 8, 2019 | 21 Comments

The proposal is nearly a done deal. Building thousands of new homes and offices will exacerbate our city's traffic congestion woes, unless bold action is taken to improve transit access.

Metra Electric trains during the Polar Vortex. Photo: Jeff Zoline

Recent Metra-pocalypses Are a Wake-up Call That We Need Better Transit Funding

By John Greenfield | Mar 5, 2019 | 18 Comments

If the multiple service disruptions, culminating in last week's Union Station fiasco, don't convince lawmakers that our transit system needs an overhaul, nothing will.

Over 70 Workers Hired to Build CTA’s Next-Gen 7000-Series Cars on SE Side

By John Greenfield | Mar 4, 2019 | 5 Comments

The new cars will feature a mix of forward-facing and aisle-facing seats.

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