Labor groups back transit reform giving RTA expanded authority over CTA, Metra, Pace
Legislators have until the end of May to hammer out a solution to a fiscal crisis that public transit leaders say could lead to massive fare hikes and a 40% reduction in train and bus service.
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Opinion: We've given the Legislature a blueprint to meet public transit challenges head on
A new bill aims to provide more efficient and reliable transit and dodge a fiscal crisis, write the Illinois AFL-CIO and ...
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Labor Coalition Announces Public Transit Reform Bill, Calling for Big Changes but Not a Merger
State lawmakers debating the future of Chicago-area transit have a new proposal to mull over, after a labor-backed coalition ...
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Community input sought on transportation needs, public meeting to be held
Local transportation providers are seeking community input on public transit services in the region as they develop a new plan to assess and address the needs of local citizens. Officials said they ...
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State legislators consider bill to expand affordable housing near public transit
Nearly 40 people testified in front of the state legislature’s Planning and Development Committee to discuss House Bill 6831, ...
Robinson: Public transit moves working families. And we need to support it.
Everyone deserves access to reliable, safe and affordable transportation — especially working families who need to make the ...