Better Streets Chicago

CTA’s Safe Ride Specialists are out on the system now! Teams on designated stretches of the Blue, Green and Red lines complement Chicago Police Department and Cook County Sheriff’s Police officers and K-9 security guards—another layer of support for a safe, welcoming ride.

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We love to see it! Now let’s talk about that 8-lane highway roaring in the background, cutting off Chicago from it’s crown jewel.

“One more lane bro” doesn’t work. NITA is the answer — but only if we dare to make clear commitments to transform Metra into regional rail, build a network of Bus Rapid Transit lines, increase frequency across the board, and make build-ready plans for new L lines. Oh, and #BuildTheTunnel.

Hope to see a lot of Chicago folks tomorrow at Dover/Leland! ❤️

Looking for your next career opportunity? Community organizations who partner with CTA on the Safe Ride Specialist program are seeking mental health clinicians, behavioral health specialists, and other outreach professionals to join their teams.

There's still time to complete NITA's 2027 budget survey! It closes at 11:59pm tonight, so you have a few hours to still make your voice heard!

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to fill out NITA’s 2027 budget survey! This will play a big role in shaping the future of how our transit dollars are allocated — be sure to let them know you want frequent, reliable, modern, and connected service. And maybe…#BuildTheTunnel!

This year, you've been fighting with us against IDOT's plans for Du Sable Lake Shore drive - and we need you to take action with us again! Take 60 seconds to email them ahead of the CMAP Board meeting to urge IDOT to come to the table with advocates and commit to a non-highway alternative:

👏👏👏 We couldn’t agree more!

There is a “missing middle” of urban mobility but it ain’t Waymo: it’s regional rail starlinechicago.substack.com/p/the-missin...

Divvy is a critical transportation resource for our city, and we fully support its continued growth and expansion across our region. Every Divvy trip is one less car trip, to the benefit of everyone! Stay tune for more ways you can support bike share coming soon!

Jamie Rhee (former Chicago Department of Aviation Commissioner) has been appointed Interim Executive Director of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority. She has stated that she does not intend to seek the permanent role.

Tom Kotarac has been appointed the first Chair of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority board.

"The community is ready, ripe with ideas like bus rapid transit, modernizing Metra for regional rail, crosstown rail via a tunnel, and more. It’s critical you work with community and advocacy partners to not just maintain the status quo, but plan what our transit will become."

What if we made the conscious choice to give ourselves the space every day? Not just on special occasions, but to choose ourselves over cars every day.

The Chicago Transit Authority’s board of directors approved an array of new efforts aimed at aiding passengers who need shelter or healthcare, as well as new crisis and community violence intervention programs.

I wrote to my alder, finance committee vice chair Conway, about this bad plan that invests in more cars and driving, and $0 in transit

So we CAN #PlowTheSidewalks. The original pilot was $1.5-3m. The reduced pilot was budgeted for at $500k, but rejected after Mayor Johnson forced it to be legislated anyway.

Bike-a-palooza is coming up quick! Join us at Welles Park this Sunday, June 28th, from 5-8pm, for lots of bike fun, from test rides of bikes and ebikes to safety tips and a whole lot more!

A city report has found that Chicago's bike lanes don't hurt businesses. blockclubchi.co/4epHwpd

The deal also pumps millions of dollars into renovating the terminal — and saves the half-million people who use the station each year from potentially being kicked to curbside bus service.

Victory! After years of advocacy, Chicago City Council just voted 38-10 to save and fix the intercity bus terminal. This brings the City of Chicago’s intercity bus service into the future and solidifies our place as a major transportation hub in the Midwest. elpc.org/news/chicago...