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OPINION: Uber and Big Road Killed Illinois’s Transit Funding — And Lawmakers Let Them
This post is sponsored by Boulevard Bikes.
By Ellen Steinke
The post Uber and the road construction lobby just killed Illinois’ transit funding bill, and your lawmakers let them appeared first on Streetsblog Chicago.
Ellen Steinke
June 13, 2025
Talking Headways Podcast: Creating Positive Soundscapes in Cities
Chris Berdik on health and wellbeing, how our brains process sound and creating positive urban soundscapes.
June 13, 2025
Friday’s Headlines Are In the Clear
Transit consultant Jarrett Walker explains to frustrated drivers why bus-only lanes are important.
June 13, 2025
Thursday’s Headlines Are a Disco Inferno
Senate Republicans want cars to "burn, baby, burn" more gasoline.
June 12, 2025
Greenlining Institute’s Hana Creger Talks How To Win Hearts and Minds on Climate
Do you want to start winning? Creger recommends better messaging.
June 11, 2025
NY State Senate Guts ‘Super Speeder Bill’ To Protect Reckless Drivers
Under cloak of darkness, the state Senate helped more than 130,000 reckless drivers avoid accountability.
Amy Sohn
June 11, 2025
Last Year’s Cuts to Active Transportation Now the Norm in State Budget
Last year's Active Transportation Program funded a whopping 13 projects throughout the state. This year's will probably be similar.
June 11, 2025
Now Do Cars: NYC Pushing Speed Limits for E-Bikes Instead of Addressing Clear and Present Danger
The signs show that the city's priorities are completely backwards.
June 11, 2025
Wednesday’s Texas-Sized Headlines
Some urbanists dreamed about repurposing gas stations in the EV age. They're being repurposed, all right.
June 11, 2025
Duffy’s Latest Hits: Another Attack on Making Infrastructure More Equitable
Leave it to Sean Duffy to turn a simple grant announcement into another war on equity.
June 10, 2025
