Transit oriented development for the win 😎

🎉🚇🚌 It’s official! The Northern Illinois Transit Authority is here, ushering in a new era of public transit for our region. Take the pledge to keep fighting for transit and email your legislators urging them to keep the promise of NITA at savetransit.org

There's a big municipal election coming up and transportation will be on the ballot – so it's time for us to organize! Join us on May 3rd for a municipal election workshop to learn how you can get involved, and help shape our work! RSVP ➡️ act.bscactionfund.org/2027-election-workshop

"There's no we we could do that in the US." 20 years ago there was no way they could do it in France, but here we are.

Join us Saturday for an evening with @thewaroncars.bsky.social ft. CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen and sketches from ‘Funny You Should Care!’ 🗓️ April 4 @ 7pm 📍 Benito Juarez Community Academy 🎟️ Tickets start at $25 @ bscactionfund.org/life-after-cars

You should spend your Saturday night with us! A program featuring laughs from @funnyyoushouldcare.bsky.social, and engaging conversations from @brooklynspoke.bsky.social & @sgoodyear.bsky.social with CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen about what a life beyond cars looks like — and how we get there!

Join us for an evening with @thewaroncars.bsky.social to discuss their book – and lessons that we can apply to our fight for better streets! ft. CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen and sketches from ‘Funny You Should Care.’ 🗓️ April 4 @ 7pm 📍 Benito Juarez Community Academy 🎟️ Tickets start at $25

Join us tomorrow!

Governor JB Pritzker, welcome to The War on Cars.

We need to stop prioritizing parking lots over people. Today, I assembled a roundtable to discuss our Building Up Illinois Developments Plan — and the consensus was that we need to act fast. Looking forward to passing it and getting to work in our neighborhoods.

We just had a big election – and you might have a lot of questions about the results! Join us to talk about our wins, our losses, what lessons can be learned, and what next steps need to be taken to get candidates over the finish line in the general! RSVP ⬇️

🎉 Last night we saw big wins for a growing coalition of transit champs at many levels of government, with 17 of our endorsed candidates winning their primaries! Check out everyone who won ⬇️

I’m thrilled to become the Democratic Nominee for the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the 10th District. This campaign was shaped by the hands of hundreds of people who made our victory possible.

🚨Two hours until polls close!🚨 If you're still trying to figure out who you'll vote for, check out our questionnaires and endorsed candidates below – and use our tool to find who we've backed and is running to represent you! And remember, if you're in line before 7pm, stay in line!

It is a choice to do this on Election Day and a choice to do it during a record cold snap. It is also a choice to do it at all.

🗳️ It’s Election Day! If you’ve been wondering what candidates think about transportation — we sent questionnaires to hundreds of candidates that will be on the ballot in Cook County, and heard back from 89. Check out their responses: bscactionfund.org/2026-midterms/questionnaires

✅ Karina Villa is running to be the next Illinois State Comptroller. She understands that budgets are moral documents, and that the failings of our transportation systems have direct impacts on working people. She’ll use her position to advocate for investing in the systems our communities deserve.

✅ Mac LeBuhn is running to be the next State Rep of the 12th District. As a daily transit rider and Divvy rider, he understands the importance of reliable service and safe streets — and he shares a bold vision for the future of DLSD.

✅ Wesam Shahed is running to be the next Cook County Commissioner of the 6th District. His deep understanding of the Southland means he understands the transit investments we need — and he’s already been fighting to defend our communities throughout his career.

✅ Kiana Belcher is running to be the next Cook County Commissioner of the 5th District. She’s a good-government advocate who has fought hard for her community – and deeply understands the transportation needs of the Southland.

✅ Miguel Alvelo-Rivera is running to be the next State Rep of the 40th District. He’s a community organizer and self-described transit nerd — and deeply understands our connectedness and the need for leaders who will fight for us, not special interests.

✅ Patrick Hanley is running to be the next State Senator of the 9th District. As a longtime organizer, Patrick understands the moment we’re in and how to fight for what we deserve — and we need fighters more than ever.

Join us for a Day of Action for Miguel Alvelo-Rivera and Jessica Vásquez! We’ll go talk with voters about why Miguel’s the right choice for Illinois House District 40 and Jessica is the right choice for Cook County Commissioner of District 8! 🗓️ March 15th ⏰ 11am 📍 2934 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit D

Join us Saturday for a Day of Action for Patrick Hanley! We’ll go talk with voters about why he’s the right choice for the next State Senator of the 9th District! 🗓️ March 14th ⏰ 10am 📍 2916 Central Street, Evanston RSVP below! ⬇️

✅ Maria Peterson is running to be the next State Rep of the 52nd District. She has a deep understanding of the transportation challenges of her suburban district, and will fight to expand access to transit and safe streets.

US Sen. Bernie Sanders endorses state Sen. Karina Villa for Illinois comptroller

✅ President Toni Preckwinkle is running for re-election as Cook County Board President. Under her leadership, Cook County has been a critical leader in transforming and investing in our transportation systems — exactly the kind of leadership we need as we continue to transform them under NITA!

It's never been more important to get involved with the fight for mass transit and multi-modal infrastructure. We cannot continue to center our economy or our collective mobility on such a volatile and finite resource. Join @bscactionfund.org on the doors next week. act.bscactionfund.org/events

Superman warning Illinois residents about candidates who are getting money & support from DraftKings

how it feels taking public transit rn

Indivisible Lincoln Square is proud to stand in solidarity with @bscactionfund.org @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social as well as Chicago’s 40th, 47th, & 48th Ward Dems to condemn the intrusion of Big Tech and Gambling lobbies in our local elections. This is why we support @jamesforillinois.bsky.social.

Our region is preparing for one of the most significant transit overhauls in decades. Now we need implementation. I’m proud that I've earned the endorsement of @bscactionfund.org. Here’s how I’ll make the reforms we need to strengthen public transit: www.bscactionfund.org/nick-uniejew...

✅ Shantel Franklin is running to bring a new generation of leadership as the next State Representative of the 8th District. In a district that stretches from Garfield Park to La Grange, Shantel recognizes the vast array of transportation choices needed to serve a district as disparate as hers.

Join us for a Day of Action for Jessica Vásquez (Cook County District 8), Lilian Jiménez (IL House District 4), and Karina Villa (IL Comptroller)! 🗓️ February 28th ⏰ 10am 📍 1746 N Kimball Ave RSVP ➡️ act.bscactionfund.org/climate-and-transit-day-of-action

One of the best parts about living in a world-class city like Chicago is being able to do so car-free, but there is still much work to do to improve our infrastructure and public transit system. 🚊 🚲 🚍

✅ Drake Warren is running to bring fresh and accountable leadership as the next Cook County Commissioner of the 10th District. As a car-free renter in the district, he understands the intersection of transportation and the affordability agenda, and is committed to dedicating full-time to the role.

This past week we learned Meta and DraftKings (Adam Braun’s former lobbying client) have poured in more than $100k in the race to support Adam.

Ran into transit champ and @bscactionfund.org endorsed candidate @jamesforillinois.bsky.social handing out lit this morning!

I’ve been a public servant my whole career and fought against big money interests time and time again. This campaign is no different. Don’t let Adam Braun and his endless advertisements fool you.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Transportation Champs Happy Hour! We had a great time with like minded people, talking with candidates about their priorities, and talking about what it takes to win more champs! Ready to act? Join us this weekend at a day of action! ⬇️

Join us Sunday for a Day of Action for Nick Uniejewski! We’ll go talk with voters about why he’s the right choice for the next State Senator of the 6th District! 🗓️ February 22nd ⏰ 12:30pm 📍 Lincoln Park RSVP ➡️ act.bscactionfund.org/day-of-action-for-nick-uniejewski

Join us Saturday for a Day of Action for Maria Peterson! We’ll go talk with voters about why she’s the right choice for the next State Rep of the 52nd District! 🗓️ February 21st ⏰ 10am 📍 201 South Spring Street, Barrington, IL RSVP ➡️ act.bscactionfund.org/day-of-action-for-maria-peterson

Join us tonight!

I'm voting for Preckwinkle

Join us TOMORROW for a happy hour meet-and-greet with transportation champs that are running for office in the 2026 midterms! 🗓️ Wednesday, February 18th ⏰ 6-8pm 📍Half Sour (755 S Clark) RSVP ➡️ act.bscactionfund.org/transportation-champs-happy-hour

✅ We're proud to share our endorsements for re-election in the Illinois General Assembly! We're fortunate to have a growing cohort of transportation champs who worked hard to deliver transit funding and reform – and can't wait to continue to build on those wins with them. ⬇️

Ofelia Torres, the teenage Chicago Public Schools student whose fight against cancer while her father was detained by ICE came to represent the federal government's overreach during Operation Midway Blitz, has died. Brave young woman. I will never forget her. RIP.

✅ James O’Brien’s experience sets him apart as the best choice for the next State Rep of the 13th District. A lifelong transit rider and cyclist, he understands the importance of ensuring everyone has access to safe and reliable transportation.

Join us for a Day of Action for Shantel Franklin! We’ll go talk with voters about why she’s the right choice for the next State Rep of the 8th District! 🗓️ February 15th ⏰ 2-5pm 📍 21 La Grange Rd, La Grange, IL RSVP ➡️ act.bscactionfund.org/day-of-action-for-shantel-franklin

Join Better Streets Chicago Action Fund for a happy hour meet-and-greet with transportation champs that are running for office in the 2026 midterms! RSVP ➡️ act.bscactionfund.org/transportation-champs-happy-hour