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After the law went into effect, we find that it produced a major boost in spending on streets/highway-related investment, adjusted for inflation.
But spending on non-streets/highway investment, like rail transit, flatlined. States & cities *reduced* spending on rail transit after the law passed.
But spending on non-streets/highway investment, like rail transit, flatlined. States & cities *reduced* spending on rail transit after the law passed.
November 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
After the law went into effect, we find that it produced a major boost in spending on streets/highway-related investment, adjusted for inflation.
But spending on non-streets/highway investment, like rail transit, flatlined. States & cities *reduced* spending on rail transit after the law passed.
But spending on non-streets/highway investment, like rail transit, flatlined. States & cities *reduced* spending on rail transit after the law passed.
lol did someone insert a "c" in place of a curve
November 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
lol did someone insert a "c" in place of a curve
I think it's a little silly that the 85 doesnt go up to the Edgebrook Metra station. Don't even need to add stops between, just do people the favor. The 84 makes a point in doing that.
November 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I think it's a little silly that the 85 doesnt go up to the Edgebrook Metra station. Don't even need to add stops between, just do people the favor. The 84 makes a point in doing that.
The next two commentators are in favor of dedicated bus lanes but against bike lanes.
November 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The next two commentators are in favor of dedicated bus lanes but against bike lanes.
A "customer of Alliance Bakery" is upset with the MBJs plan to reduce Grand Ave's width instd of installing BRT, not supportive of curb-PBLs so she can buy big cakes and park her car on the curb. Bike lanes would be "dangerous" to cross. "Let's invest in Chicago and make the best birthday cakes."
November 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
A "customer of Alliance Bakery" is upset with the MBJs plan to reduce Grand Ave's width instd of installing BRT, not supportive of curb-PBLs so she can buy big cakes and park her car on the curb. Bike lanes would be "dangerous" to cross. "Let's invest in Chicago and make the best birthday cakes."
Frequent commenter Patricia Fuente is here. Complaining about the Orange line has brown line signs sometimes and how elderly bus riders don't have time to sit before the bus moves again.
Note: It has not been communicated to her what the Brownage/Tiger train is.
Note: It has not been communicated to her what the Brownage/Tiger train is.
November 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Frequent commenter Patricia Fuente is here. Complaining about the Orange line has brown line signs sometimes and how elderly bus riders don't have time to sit before the bus moves again.
Note: It has not been communicated to her what the Brownage/Tiger train is.
Note: It has not been communicated to her what the Brownage/Tiger train is.
Many public comments today. First, Roger Romanelli of Fulton Market, previously killed the Ashland BRT project.
Praises Grand bus route, asking for BRT on Grand from Ashland to Wells to grow development. Says CTA board is obstructing CDOT progress on it.
Praises Grand bus route, asking for BRT on Grand from Ashland to Wells to grow development. Says CTA board is obstructing CDOT progress on it.
November 12, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Many public comments today. First, Roger Romanelli of Fulton Market, previously killed the Ashland BRT project.
Praises Grand bus route, asking for BRT on Grand from Ashland to Wells to grow development. Says CTA board is obstructing CDOT progress on it.
Praises Grand bus route, asking for BRT on Grand from Ashland to Wells to grow development. Says CTA board is obstructing CDOT progress on it.
Which suburban one in Cleveland do you think is still open. They shuttered in the market nearly a decade ago
November 12, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Which suburban one in Cleveland do you think is still open. They shuttered in the market nearly a decade ago
I kept looking but no dice.
November 12, 2025 at 3:09 AM
I kept looking but no dice.
They didn't have one the Saturday I went so I couldn't include them. It would have been good had it been there
November 12, 2025 at 3:07 AM
They didn't have one the Saturday I went so I couldn't include them. It would have been good had it been there
It was definitely the coolest place I visited but yeah these weren't it
November 12, 2025 at 3:06 AM
It was definitely the coolest place I visited but yeah these weren't it
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November 11, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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Pull a @ronythebikeczar.bsky.social classic and FOIA the alders emails
November 11, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Pull a @ronythebikeczar.bsky.social classic and FOIA the alders emails
We need BRT first or rapid is going to be a lie
November 11, 2025 at 11:31 PM
We need BRT first or rapid is going to be a lie
I'll give them Jacky's number
November 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I'll give them Jacky's number
Put those quadrants to work, I live at -51st and +20th Ave
November 11, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Put those quadrants to work, I live at -51st and +20th Ave
I love when nothing changes and then we try to tax individuals more becuase we can't be bothered to collect the revenue we're already supposed to be generating
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I love when nothing changes and then we try to tax individuals more becuase we can't be bothered to collect the revenue we're already supposed to be generating
No way. Thanks for sharing. Should be an interesting read
November 11, 2025 at 10:28 PM
No way. Thanks for sharing. Should be an interesting read
That's what I said. I was exploring how much revenue could be raised if driveway fees were increased but their data is so incomplete, who knows how much they're currently collecting. At best it's $1.74M which is if every permit was for a 500+ wide driveway
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 PM
That's what I said. I was exploring how much revenue could be raised if driveway fees were increased but their data is so incomplete, who knows how much they're currently collecting. At best it's $1.74M which is if every permit was for a 500+ wide driveway
DYK that driveways for commercial use are subject to annual fees until the curb is restored? codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicag...
10-20-420 Permit classes and fees.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:19 PM
DYK that driveways for commercial use are subject to annual fees until the curb is restored? codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicag...