In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Mr Bike reveals how local planners have challenged mayoral candidates to adopt a bold Chicago transportation vision, and more.
CTA & Metra
Red Line TIF district could suck in $5B in property taxes
A new transit taxing district surrounding the Red Line on the North Side could generate at least $5 billion in revenue—far more than the city had previously claimed.
Trump and transit: Rahm railroads Red Line appeal
Interview with the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky on the Emanuel administration's scramble, after the presumed election of Donald Trump as president, to secure federal funding and TIF designation for Red Line reconstruction.
CTA lets public rail against Red Line subsidy
The Chicago Transit Authority will let the public weigh in on proposed tax-increment financing of its Red and Purple Modernization project.
Report clears former Metra executive director
In a report long held confidential by Metra, an investigator finds no wrongdoing by ousted executive director Alex Clifford.
Metra has copy of Clifford investigation
Metra has revealed that it has a written report of an investigation into the claims of former executive director Alex Clifford.
Just how many Metra investigations are we paying for?
Obstacles to a Regional Fare Card
Interview with transit professional Derrick James about what stands in the way of a single, regional fare card for Chicagoland.