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In Chicago, You Can Get To The Obama Center Without Driving
Sustainable transportation scenes from last week's Obama Presidential Center grand opening.
June 22, 2026
Marcus Molinaro Is Wrong About Chicago Transit
Local transit advocates have diverse opinions on the best ways to improve transit safety. But there's one thing most of us can agree on. Donald Trump parachuting in soldiers, in an attempt to bully Chicago into submission, is not the answer.
October 1, 2025
Chicago is a world-class city. Our transit system should reflect that.
Creating a unified transit system across Northeast Illinois will allow us to serve riders' needs now and tomorrow.
May 28, 2025
A better way to run a railroad: The transit reform opportunity
A combination of governance and operational reforms could deliver the transit system riders deserve.
March 7, 2025
Transit Planning Guru Jarrett Walker Discusses Chicago’s Transit Challenges
Walker, a consultant with the two system, talks about how to improve service. He won't "disagree with their managements in public," but says he's genuinely against the proposed merger.
July 16, 2024
