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Join Transit Days of Action: May 8 & 13

By Maggie Melin Czerwinski | May 2, 2025

Every day, over one million people in our region rely on public transit to get to work, school, and home. But right now, that lifeline is in jeopardy. Without urgent […]

On the line: Why transit investment can’t wait

By W. Robert Schultz III | May 1, 2025

May 31 marks a crossroads for Chicagoland’s transit future. As the 104th session of the Illinois General Assembly concludes, lawmakers face a clear choice: invest in a world-class public transportation […]

Safety Stop makes streets safer for people biking

By Ted Villaire | April 23, 2025

Here’s something that might surprise you: Rolling through a stop sign on a bike — when done with care — can actually make streets safer for everyone. While we’ve all […]

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The Chicago region’s current hub-and-spoke transit system leaves nearly half a million Cook County residents stranded in transit deserts.

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