Audrey Wennink
@awennink.bsky.social
Pedestrian, cyclist, transit rider, mom, knitter, urbanist, Chicagoan. Senior Director at Metropolitan Planning Council.
Illinois transit is going to be bigger and better than ever! SB2111 passed!!!
October 31, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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!
October 31, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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!
October 31, 2025 at 7:21 AM
SB 2111 to fund transit operations in IL passed the House!
The IL transit operations bill is up in the House
October 31, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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.
October 31, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Spending the night at the capitol - working to get the transit operations funding bill over the finish line in IL.
Working to pass a transit funding and reform bill with our labor partners
October 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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.
October 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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
October 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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
October 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Serve Robotics dumping a bunch of the robocoolers in Lakeview this morning
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
October 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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
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
October 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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
The environmentalists have arrived in Springfield to talk transit and energy. @ilenviro.bsky.social @metroplanning.bsky.social @atalliance.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The environmentalists have arrived in Springfield to talk transit and energy. @ilenviro.bsky.social @metroplanning.bsky.social @atalliance.bsky.social
Spectacular morning for Bike the Drive
August 31, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Spectacular morning for Bike the Drive
This #77 Belmont bus is packed at 1 pm on a Saturday. How bad will crowding be if transit service gets cut? Let’s not find out. ##fixitfundit. The Illinois General Assembly needs to pass a solution this fall in veto session. We can do this - we have a democratic supermajority. Let’s go!
August 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM
This #77 Belmont bus is packed at 1 pm on a Saturday. How bad will crowding be if transit service gets cut? Let’s not find out. ##fixitfundit. The Illinois General Assembly needs to pass a solution this fall in veto session. We can do this - we have a democratic supermajority. Let’s go!
At the public hearing on the transit fiscal cliff, IL state legislators are hearing from people who depend on public transportation. We must not only save but expand transit in the Chicago region for our long term future. #fixitfundit
August 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
At the public hearing on the transit fiscal cliff, IL state legislators are hearing from people who depend on public transportation. We must not only save but expand transit in the Chicago region for our long term future. #fixitfundit
Come out to hear the latest about the transit funding cliff and how it can be addressed. We need a stronger transit system for the long-term future of the Chicago region. Today, Saturday, Aug. 16 at 11am at NEIU El Centro, 3390 N. Avondale Ave.
August 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Come out to hear the latest about the transit funding cliff and how it can be addressed. We need a stronger transit system for the long-term future of the Chicago region. Today, Saturday, Aug. 16 at 11am at NEIU El Centro, 3390 N. Avondale Ave.
Join MPC at our Annual Event on Sept. 30! @metroplanning.bsky.social
August 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Join MPC at our Annual Event on Sept. 30! @metroplanning.bsky.social
Wait times for buses on Michigan Ave. they could get MUCH worse. You know who is on these buses? Nurses wearing scrubs about to go to work at Northwestern. If transit goes over the fiscal cliff how will staff at hospitals get to work? Fix it. Fund it. #savetransit
August 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Wait times for buses on Michigan Ave. they could get MUCH worse. You know who is on these buses? Nurses wearing scrubs about to go to work at Northwestern. If transit goes over the fiscal cliff how will staff at hospitals get to work? Fix it. Fund it. #savetransit
Transit advocates love riding Metra to the suburbs. We need more frequent trains, not less- not 40% service cuts. We need the Illinois General Assembly to take action asap to raise $1.5B to fund and reform transit. @metroplanning.bsky.social @ilenviro.bsky.social @johnamdor.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Transit advocates love riding Metra to the suburbs. We need more frequent trains, not less- not 40% service cuts. We need the Illinois General Assembly to take action asap to raise $1.5B to fund and reform transit. @metroplanning.bsky.social @ilenviro.bsky.social @johnamdor.bsky.social
Labor and environmental coalitions rallied for full funding of Chicago region transit today. Read a blog about what has been accomplished so far and what lies ahead. metroplanning.org/transit-refo...
June 27, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Labor and environmental coalitions rallied for full funding of Chicago region transit today. Read a blog about what has been accomplished so far and what lies ahead. metroplanning.org/transit-refo...
While visiting Philadelphia today I appreciated the Transit Ambassador at 30th St Station who answered our questions about paying for fares.
May 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
While visiting Philadelphia today I appreciated the Transit Ambassador at 30th St Station who answered our questions about paying for fares.
I just love traveling by train. Time just flies by. And I enjoyed some lovely sunset views on the way to Springfield.
April 30, 2025 at 2:06 AM
I just love traveling by train. Time just flies by. And I enjoyed some lovely sunset views on the way to Springfield.
What a great day riding BRT in Madison, WI with the Transportation Equity Network, CTA, CDOT and advocates-getting inspired for what is possible in Chicago.
April 29, 2025 at 1:02 AM
What a great day riding BRT in Madison, WI with the Transportation Equity Network, CTA, CDOT and advocates-getting inspired for what is possible in Chicago.
The free bike valet at Cubs games rocks.
April 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The free bike valet at Cubs games rocks.