Loving my @chicagocta.bsky.social holiday sweater!!

A once-in-a-generation investment that benefits everyone in our state. Today, I’m proud to sign the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act into law. Our new regional authority will modernize Illinois’ transit systems — and we’re doing it with no new statewide taxes.

Shoutout to "the tenacious environmental and transit advocates"! - @awennink.bsky.social of MPC - Dany Robles of @ilenviro.bsky.social - Jacky Grimshaw of @cnt.org - Amy Rynell of @atalliance.bsky.social

What a thrill to be behind the podium and have @metroplanning.bsky.social acknowledged during the transit bill signing ceremony this morning!

If we do not issue transportation bonds as part of the coming city budget, Chicago DOT will have sharply reduced funds for building Complete Streets. We need to invest to make our streets safer and make buses work better. activetrans.org/blog/chicago...

Chicago DOT- bike lanes are not plowed along Belmont east of Kimball. Cyclists are forced into vehicle travel lanes. We need to prioritize clearing snow for cyclists. Sidewalks are also a mess in this area. Let’s do better.

Construction costs are high. What is the solution to modernizing transportation infrastructure? Multimodal investments (bus, rail, bike) can reduce transportation expenditures in the long run by more affordably serving urban travel needs rmi.org/building-sma...

My daughter asked me to drive her to OHare today…as usual I said, no, CTA will be more reliable and safer, especially given the snowy road conditions. And then I get this text - “there is a ton of traffic at OHare. I am flying right past.” Way to go @chicagocta.bsky.social!

Report: It Pretty Incredible That Americans Entrusted With Driving Cars https://theonion.com/report-it-pretty-incredible-that-americans-entrusted-w-1819574734/

Today suburban legislators celebrated state transit reform and funding legislation. NITA creates "a single, coordinated regional authority. We are breaking down the barriers between Metra, Pace and CTA" said state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/25/s...

Great to see that the city is preparing to acquire the intercity bus station. This is good public policy. This station serves more than 500,000 passengers annually. This is a major transportation hub critical to Midwest mobility. www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/cit...

Here is a summary of what’s in the transit bill (SB2111) metroplanning.org/illinois-pas... @metroplanning.bsky.social

Illinois transit is going to be bigger and better than ever! SB2111 passed!!!

SB2111 to fund transit operations is being heard in the Senate..at 3:30am!

SB 2111 to fund transit operations in IL passed the House!

The IL transit operations bill is up in the House

Spending the night at the capitol - working to get the transit operations funding bill over the finish line in IL.

To watch the IL House executive committee discuss the transit bill - hopefully for the last time before they pass it - watch now-rm 118. www.ilga.gov/House/AudioV...

Illinois House Executive Committee is in session. Transit bill (SB2111, amendment 2) is one of the items on the agenda. ilga.gov/House/AudioV...

It’s witness slip time! 🚨 Transit funding bill SB2111 has been assigned to committee and we need folks to file witness slips as PROPONENT immediately! The attached graphic provides guidance for submitting a slip. mbl.ms/mKgZnW7m-BQ

The IL Transit bill dropped ilga.gov/Legislation/...

Working to pass a transit funding and reform bill with our labor partners

Standing with advocates for transit at the capitol as we lobby for funding and reform.

Bringing constituent petitions in support of transit to the capitol with @betterstreetschicago.org @itskylelucas.com @metroplanning.bsky.social

Serve Robotics dumping a bunch of the robocoolers in Lakeview this morning

"We must fix and fund transit during the veto session next week. Transit is not something you just switch on and off. You cannot decide to fund it the day before you plan to shut it down. This is a large, complex system." @metroplanning.bsky.social blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/24/t...

Illinois veto session is next week. Legislators will decide if they are committed to fix and fund transit. Illinois residents, have you called your state senator and representative yet? Now is the time! win.newmode.net/specialsession

"I’m asking the Legislature they do it during the veto session. We need reform in the way that it’s governed, and that is going to be part of a bill. [...] We have to make the investment — have to." @govpritzker.illinois.gov says #RevenuesAndReform. www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/pri...

Car loans becoming delinquent is rising in all ZIP Codes and for all credit scores. The average cost of a new car is $50,000. We must fund Chicago transit to ensure affordable transportation options are available. This is critical to household financial stability. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/b...

Transit is one of the Chicago region's superpowers. Other regions wish they had what we have. Let's make the right choice in the Illinois General Assembly's veto session next week. We must fund a healthy transit system that underpins our vibrant region. @metroplanning.bsky.social

How are electricity prices set in Illinois? How does this relate to electrification of transportation and other systems? This article underscores the importance of investing in low-energy transportation—transit, biking, and walking—to manage energy demand. www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...

💪 Our volunteers reached 10,000+ Chicagoland residents about the fight to save transit today! 📲 Call your representatives today and urge them to save public transit NOW at savetransit.org

The suburbs want and need better transit too www.dailyherald.com/20251014/col...

The environmentalists have arrived in Springfield to talk transit and energy. @ilenviro.bsky.social @metroplanning.bsky.social @atalliance.bsky.social

What do developers think about the transit fiscal cliff? If transit is not funded "it will kill projects." Check out summary and recording of @metroplanning.bsky.social webinar here: metroplanning.org/what-are-the...

The scenes out of Chicago should outrage us all. These federal agents are out of control, committing senseless acts of violence & putting everyone at risk.   American citizens are being detained & brutalized.   This kind of immigration "enforcement" shouldn't be acceptable to anyone.

The transit reform bill gives communities more tools to shape their communities around their transit stations. We need more people living and working near transit so more people can ride it. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/08/o...

Metro areas with higher density ratings (i.e., less sprawl) are more likely to have stronger union representation in the construction labor force. goodjobsfirst.org/smart-growth...

The Chicago suburbs need better transit too! Let's get transit governance reform and funding done during October veto session. open.substack.com/pub/citythat...

Suburban residents share their concerns about potential reduced transit for commuting if the fiscal cliff is not addressed. drive.google.com/file/d/1v-EF...

A transit funding town hall will be held on Saturday Sept. 20 with City and State legislators: Senator Ram Villivalam, Ald. Clay, Ald. Hadden, Ald. Martin, Ald. Vasquez, Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth, Senator Feigenholtz, Senator Simmons, and Senator Guzman. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Subway announcements as public art! Love this reframing to encourage community in public spaces instead of only fear of others. There are also sonic elements in healing tones. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/06/a...

What does transit mean to you? Record a short video on your phone and tell decisionmakers why they need to sustainably fund public transit Vocalvideo.com/c/nrdc-transit-story-KM

The transit fight is in the suburbs, y’all! We need your help reaching folks. We’re having tons of fruitful conversations — letting people know for the first time that this is not just a City issue, but that it will also affect their Metra trips. And we need to reach many more.

Like to see people thinking big about the future of transit in Chicago

Show up. Speak up. Stay connected. · Tuesday, September 16 - Imani Village (901 E. 95th St.) · Thursday, September 18 - Truman College (1145 W. Wilson Ave.) · Thursday, September 25 - Malcolm X College (1900 W. Jackson Blvd.)

SEPTA transit cuts in Philadelphia: "timing couldn't be worse from an economic development strategy standpoint." They will decimate the "nighttime economy" and special events like the FIFA World Cup and celebration of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. www.bondbuyer.com/news/septas-...