Roberto Requejo ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶
@splanish.bsky.social
Spanish, urban planner, Chicagoan. He/him. Product of the public transportation system. Board member - CTA. Sr Fellow - Center for Community Investment. Advisor - Elevated Chicago. Contributor - UN Local Solutions. Opinions personal.
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With raid rumors running rampant, CTA launches 'Know Your Rights' campaign aimed at immigrants
“Know Your Rights” ads will be displayed on more than 400 screens across the system. Those screens will include a QR code that riders can scan with their cell phone directing them to the City’s Know Y...
chicago.suntimes.com
Public transportation is much more than moving people from A to B. Great seeing @chicagocta.bsky.social and City of Chicago collaborating to alert and protect everyone affected by immigration raids, i.e., all of us. #transit #immigration.
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Victory for common sense.
Federal court rules it is legal to ban guns from CTA and Metra
At issue was whether a constitutional test requiring gun laws to be “historically” consistent with laws on the books in the 18th century or earlier was applied correctly.
www.chicagotribune.com
September 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Victory for common sense.
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If you're in Illinois, good time to fill this out and ask the assembly to fund transit.
Please ask the IL General Assembly to fix and fund our transit system | Active Transportation Alliance
Illinois is standing at the edge of a transportation crisis. This past spring, lawmakers left Springfield without resolving the looming […]
activetrans.org
August 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM
If you're in Illinois, good time to fill this out and ask the assembly to fund transit.
A few thoughts on addressing #Illinois’ transit crisis —and becoming better people as we do it.
#publictransit #transitfunding #adaptiveleadership
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#publictransit #transitfunding #adaptiveleadership
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Illinois' Transit Crisis: Facing Hard Truths and Charting a Path Forward
If you have lived in Chicago for a while, the current transit crisis may feel like déjà vu. We have been here (at the brink of severe service disruptions) at least three times in the past 20 years, an...
www.linkedin.com
August 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
A few thoughts on addressing #Illinois’ transit crisis —and becoming better people as we do it.
#publictransit #transitfunding #adaptiveleadership
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#publictransit #transitfunding #adaptiveleadership
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ICEblock, which allows users to alert others to the geographical location of ICE officers, is the top social networking app in the App Store right now after Karoline Leavitt condemned it from the podium yesterday.
July 1, 2025 at 7:27 PM
ICEblock, which allows users to alert others to the geographical location of ICE officers, is the top social networking app in the App Store right now after Karoline Leavitt condemned it from the podium yesterday.
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proposed: tolling driving, with revenues going into the transit supportive development incentive fund
May 29, 2025 at 5:30 AM
proposed: tolling driving, with revenues going into the transit supportive development incentive fund
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Today, lawmakers introduced a bill that would allow Chicagoland transit agencies to develop real estate around their stations. This is a 'value capture' model used in Asia to generate profit from transit, which then funds transit expansion.
Interactive map:
misterclean.github.io/people_over_...
Interactive map:
misterclean.github.io/people_over_...
May 29, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Today, lawmakers introduced a bill that would allow Chicagoland transit agencies to develop real estate around their stations. This is a 'value capture' model used in Asia to generate profit from transit, which then funds transit expansion.
Interactive map:
misterclean.github.io/people_over_...
Interactive map:
misterclean.github.io/people_over_...
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CTA and local DJs are providing commuters with groovy tunes at the 95th/Dan Ryan Terminal.
"An Extended Song of Our People" is an interactive public art installation created by world renowned artist and Chicago-based social innovator Theaster Gates.
"An Extended Song of Our People" is an interactive public art installation created by world renowned artist and Chicago-based social innovator Theaster Gates.
May 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
CTA and local DJs are providing commuters with groovy tunes at the 95th/Dan Ryan Terminal.
"An Extended Song of Our People" is an interactive public art installation created by world renowned artist and Chicago-based social innovator Theaster Gates.
"An Extended Song of Our People" is an interactive public art installation created by world renowned artist and Chicago-based social innovator Theaster Gates.
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Lawmakers just released a bill that would replace the RTA which oversees CTA, Metra, and Pace, with a new entity called the Northern Illinois Transit Authority. It would be charged with creating a universal fare system and more.
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Lawmakers Unveil Plan to Overhaul Chicago-Area Transit With New Oversight Agency, But No Solution for Fiscal Cliff
The bill would replace the Regional Transportation Authority, which oversees CTA, Metra, and Pace, with a new entity called the Northern Illinois Transportation Authority. It would be charged with cre...
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May 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Lawmakers just released a bill that would replace the RTA which oversees CTA, Metra, and Pace, with a new entity called the Northern Illinois Transit Authority. It would be charged with creating a universal fare system and more.
to.wttw.com/4dyxbVE
to.wttw.com/4dyxbVE
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BREAKING - the Illinois transit omnibus bill has been posted as an amendment to SB2111
• RTA will become 'Northern Illinois Transit Authority'
• Farebox recovery ratio is changed
• Board appt process is changed
• It removes parking mandates around transit???
www.ilga.gov/legislation/... #twill
• RTA will become 'Northern Illinois Transit Authority'
• Farebox recovery ratio is changed
• Board appt process is changed
• It removes parking mandates around transit???
www.ilga.gov/legislation/... #twill
SB2111ham001 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
www.ilga.gov
May 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
BREAKING - the Illinois transit omnibus bill has been posted as an amendment to SB2111
• RTA will become 'Northern Illinois Transit Authority'
• Farebox recovery ratio is changed
• Board appt process is changed
• It removes parking mandates around transit???
www.ilga.gov/legislation/... #twill
• RTA will become 'Northern Illinois Transit Authority'
• Farebox recovery ratio is changed
• Board appt process is changed
• It removes parking mandates around transit???
www.ilga.gov/legislation/... #twill
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Keeping bus lanes and bus stops clear is essential to ensuring buses move efficiently and safely.
Automated Bus Lane Enforcement (ABLE) systems will be on six of our buses as a part of the Smart Street pilot program launched by the City of Chicago.
Automated Bus Lane Enforcement (ABLE) systems will be on six of our buses as a part of the Smart Street pilot program launched by the City of Chicago.
May 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Keeping bus lanes and bus stops clear is essential to ensuring buses move efficiently and safely.
Automated Bus Lane Enforcement (ABLE) systems will be on six of our buses as a part of the Smart Street pilot program launched by the City of Chicago.
Automated Bus Lane Enforcement (ABLE) systems will be on six of our buses as a part of the Smart Street pilot program launched by the City of Chicago.
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Fewer cars = fewer crashes
Encouraging more trips via mass transit is keeping the streets calmer, cleaner—and safer.
https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-car-crashes-have-been-declining-congestion-pricing-accelerated-the-trend
Encouraging more trips via mass transit is keeping the streets calmer, cleaner—and safer.
https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-car-crashes-have-been-declining-congestion-pricing-accelerated-the-trend
May 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Fewer cars = fewer crashes
Encouraging more trips via mass transit is keeping the streets calmer, cleaner—and safer.
https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-car-crashes-have-been-declining-congestion-pricing-accelerated-the-trend
Encouraging more trips via mass transit is keeping the streets calmer, cleaner—and safer.
https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-car-crashes-have-been-declining-congestion-pricing-accelerated-the-trend
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Everyone deserves a second chance.
CTA employs over 11,400 people from all walks of life, who come to the public transit profession for different reasons.
CTA employs over 11,400 people from all walks of life, who come to the public transit profession for different reasons.
April 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Everyone deserves a second chance.
CTA employs over 11,400 people from all walks of life, who come to the public transit profession for different reasons.
CTA employs over 11,400 people from all walks of life, who come to the public transit profession for different reasons.
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We can't afford backsliding on air quality in Chicago.
That means we need bold action that confronts the reality of climate change, including:
🚏Expand bus lines
🚆Rehab aging El infrastructure
🚶Safer streets for pedestrians and bikers
🔌More public EV chargers
nbcchi.com/QuBOa0W
That means we need bold action that confronts the reality of climate change, including:
🚏Expand bus lines
🚆Rehab aging El infrastructure
🚶Safer streets for pedestrians and bikers
🔌More public EV chargers
nbcchi.com/QuBOa0W
Chicago's air ranked among the most polluted in America in new analysis
Man-made air pollution is decreasing, but overall air pollution is worse due in part of wildfire smoke, according to a new analysis.
nbcchi.com
April 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We can't afford backsliding on air quality in Chicago.
That means we need bold action that confronts the reality of climate change, including:
🚏Expand bus lines
🚆Rehab aging El infrastructure
🚶Safer streets for pedestrians and bikers
🔌More public EV chargers
nbcchi.com/QuBOa0W
That means we need bold action that confronts the reality of climate change, including:
🚏Expand bus lines
🚆Rehab aging El infrastructure
🚶Safer streets for pedestrians and bikers
🔌More public EV chargers
nbcchi.com/QuBOa0W
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Chicago's Smart Streets Pilot Program (automated ticketing via cameras on select downtown buses) issued $273k in fines across it's first ~4 active months.
April 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Chicago's Smart Streets Pilot Program (automated ticketing via cameras on select downtown buses) issued $273k in fines across it's first ~4 active months.
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Our Refresh & Renew crews are making improvements to 9 rail stations and 4 bus turnarounds this spring ⬇️
🔴Line: Addison, Sox-35th, 63rd
🔵Line: Pulaski, Austin, Kedzie-Homan
🟢Line: 35th-Bronzeville-IIT, Oak Park, Halsted
Bus Turnarounds: Kedzie & 63rd, Western & 79th, Chicago & Austin, 67th & Oglesby
🔴Line: Addison, Sox-35th, 63rd
🔵Line: Pulaski, Austin, Kedzie-Homan
🟢Line: 35th-Bronzeville-IIT, Oak Park, Halsted
Bus Turnarounds: Kedzie & 63rd, Western & 79th, Chicago & Austin, 67th & Oglesby
April 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Our Refresh & Renew crews are making improvements to 9 rail stations and 4 bus turnarounds this spring ⬇️
🔴Line: Addison, Sox-35th, 63rd
🔵Line: Pulaski, Austin, Kedzie-Homan
🟢Line: 35th-Bronzeville-IIT, Oak Park, Halsted
Bus Turnarounds: Kedzie & 63rd, Western & 79th, Chicago & Austin, 67th & Oglesby
🔴Line: Addison, Sox-35th, 63rd
🔵Line: Pulaski, Austin, Kedzie-Homan
🟢Line: 35th-Bronzeville-IIT, Oak Park, Halsted
Bus Turnarounds: Kedzie & 63rd, Western & 79th, Chicago & Austin, 67th & Oglesby
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A message from Acting President Nora Leerhsen.
April 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
A message from Acting President Nora Leerhsen.
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Resistance is NOT futile
Check out how the anchors of CBS Evening News ended their broadcast tonight:
April 23, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Resistance is NOT futile
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Largest building in Hoboken without residential parking is under construction. 386 apartments, 1200 sq ft retail. 27 floors. Next to Hoboken Terminal, on NJTransit land. It received $90M in state subsidies to include 78 income-restricted apartments.
April 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Largest building in Hoboken without residential parking is under construction. 386 apartments, 1200 sq ft retail. 27 floors. Next to Hoboken Terminal, on NJTransit land. It received $90M in state subsidies to include 78 income-restricted apartments.
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The spring rail schedule, which goes into effect Sunday, April 20, reflects our ongoing commitment to providing increased scheduled services in 2025.
www.transitchicago.com/travel-infor...
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April 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The spring rail schedule, which goes into effect Sunday, April 20, reflects our ongoing commitment to providing increased scheduled services in 2025.
www.transitchicago.com/travel-infor...
www.transitchicago.com/travel-infor...
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We make it easy to get on board with multiple ways to pay your fare!
April 15, 2025 at 8:17 PM
We make it easy to get on board with multiple ways to pay your fare!
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We’re rolling forward!
By this time next year, CTA will have SIX newly reconstructed and fully accessible rail stations!
Today, CTA celebrated the progress made as part of the All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP).
By this time next year, CTA will have SIX newly reconstructed and fully accessible rail stations!
Today, CTA celebrated the progress made as part of the All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP).
April 1, 2025 at 1:36 AM
We’re rolling forward!
By this time next year, CTA will have SIX newly reconstructed and fully accessible rail stations!
Today, CTA celebrated the progress made as part of the All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP).
By this time next year, CTA will have SIX newly reconstructed and fully accessible rail stations!
Today, CTA celebrated the progress made as part of the All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP).