RTA’s plan for the future needs more details
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) recently released its draft strategic plan, Transit is the Answer, for public comment. The RTA […]
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Speak up for a greener, safer, more equitable Grant Park
Last year, the Chicago Park District began developing its 2023 Grant Park Framework Plan. The plan seeks to define Grant
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Commuters Take Action presses CTA to improve unreliable service
Commuters Take Action has only been around since April 2022. But in that short period of time, the resident-led advocacy
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Let’s move ahead with the Red Line Extension Transit TIF
For decades, people on the far South Side have heard promises about the extension of the Red Line. Now, finally,
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City council hearing puts CTA problems front and center
Active Trans recently joined with allies to mobilize around a city council hearing that shined a light on CTA’s recent
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More transit oriented development coming to South and West Sides
In recent weeks, Chicago City Council passed an ordinance that will promote more affordable housing near transit within the city’s
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Illinois must seize opportunity to move beyond car-centric transportation system
Thanks to an unprecedented level of federal and state transportation funding, Illinois’ next governor and general assembly will have the
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Action alert! Tell Chicago to make climate action plan stronger on transportation
Chicago is working on a climate action plan featuring ambitious goals to reduce driving and get more people walking, biking,
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Illinois is missing a big part of the long-term solution to high gas prices
With gas prices surging, Mayor Lightfoot and Governor Pritzker need to step up and make it safer and easier for
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Congressional leaders urge state to consider climate and equity impacts
A group of eight Chicago area Congressional leaders sent a strong message to Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of
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