Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Illinois

Is Your Rep a Member of the New Public Transportation Caucus Yet?

By Tanya Snyder | May 31, 2013 | 5 Comments

The answer to that question is: Probably not. Reps. Daniel Lipinski, a Democrat from Chicago, and Michael Grimm, a Republican representing Staten Island and a little slice of Brooklyn, announced their new transit-focused Congressional caucus just last week, and this week the House has been in recess. But according to Lipinski spokesperson Guy Tridgell, there has […]

Midwest Rail Lives! Work Underway in Four States

By Angie Schmitt | Jan 5, 2012 | 4 Comments

Intercity rail dreams in the Midwest have certainly seen their share of setbacks — with federal funds being returned in Ohio, Wisconsin and, more recently, Michigan. But all is far from lost. Yesterday, U.S. DOT announced a $186 million grant to Illinois DOT to upgrade the line between Chicago and Joilet — about 40 miles […]

NRDC Names 15 Smarter Cities

By Tanya Snyder | Feb 24, 2011 | No Comments

How long do you have to wait for a bus in your city? How much does it cost? Does every family on your block have two cars? And tell us about your bikeshare program… The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has been asking questions like these to determine their list of 15 Smarter Cities – […]