Articles filed under Transportation
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What’s next after transit rescue dies in Illinois House, and what caused the meltdown? Lawmakers explainJun 01, 2025 9:00 pm - Pizza tax, real estate fee and suburban angst add up to “kiss of death” for proposal to save transit from a massive budget shortfall, insiders say.
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‘A political time bomb’? RTA predicts service cuts as local leaders say state transit plan is ‘pickpocketing’ the suburbsMay 30, 2025 7:33 pm - Kane County leaders castigated revenue raisers in a Senate bill as harmful to the suburbs and “a political timebomb.” Senate Transportation Committee chair calls for “shared sacrifice.”
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$1 million grant awarded for scenic bridge’s replacement near WarrenvilleMay 30, 2025 1:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County plans to install a new bridge over the West Branch of the DuPage River with the help of grant dollars.
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‘Huge opportunity’ or ‘stealing’ from suburbs? Senate debates funding plan to save transitMay 29, 2025 7:01 pm - The General Assembly is considering bills to create a Northern Illinois Transit Authority with strong oversight of Metra, Pace and the CTA.
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Goodbye, RTA. Hello, NITA? Suburban lawmakers divided over new transit billMay 28, 2025 7:09 pm - Lawmakers propose creating the Northern Illinois Transportation Authority to govern transit agencies, integrate fares and boost security, but suburban Republicans are concerned about Chicago having undue influence.
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Expect delays and closures on Route 83 at I-88 after bridge hit by truckMay 28, 2025 4:58 pm - The Illinois tollway is assessing damage to a bridge hit by an excavator. Some ramps and lanes will be closed.
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Biking popularity surges with infrastructure improvements, events, clubsMay 28, 2025 8:13 am - Illinois has improved its bike safety and infrastructure since 2020, with more counties and municipalities adopting bike/ped plans. But fatalities remain high, indicating more focus on safety is needed.
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‘Time to move forward’: UP gives Metra an ultimatum on track fees — agency calls it price gougingMay 27, 2025 7:45 pm - Throwdown continues between Metra and UP over how much train tracks cost.
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Will transit be cut by 40%? Metra, Pace and CTA pushed to the brinkMay 27, 2025 7:44 pm - The fate of Chicagoland public transit hangs in the balance this week as legislators rethink how Metra, Pace and the CTA will be governed and funded.
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A ‘golden summer of cheap flights’ or more airport meltdowns? A preview of summer travel seasonMay 25, 2025 3:32 pm - What’s up with gas prices? Is it safe to fly to Newark? We answer these questions and more, plus experts offer tips for getaways, as summer travel season gets underway.