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Taxpayers fund expanded bike, bus lane enforcement

(The Center Square) – Chicago is expanding its camera system to enforce bus and bike lane regulations, with help from a taxpayer-funded transit agency created by state government. Mayor Brandon Johnson announced on Friday that the Smart Streets pilot program has collected more $3 million in revenue since it launched in 2024. “The goal of the program is traffic enforcement and safety. It is never our goal to aggressively fine and fee residents,” Johnson said. The program’s expansion is projected to generate $12.8 million in 2027, once cameras are added to 20 more city vehicles in January. Alderman Daniel La Spata said safety is the thrust of the Smart Streets pilot. “Smart Streets affixes cameras to city vehicles, to CTA buses, and is able to capture parking violations in our bus lanes, in our bike lanes as they go down the street,” La Spata said. Johnson said the city budget would include dedicated funding to support the program’s expansion. A statement from the mayor’s office said the number of city buses with cameras grew to 52 last month, thanks to $1 million from the Northern Illinois Transit Authority. NITA was created by legislation signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker in December

Chicago, IL · 4d

hoodline.com

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Chicago's New Transit Overseer Proposes $5B Budget, Promises No Fare Hikes

The agency now overseeing Chicago's transit system has unveiled its first-ever regional budget proposal, a roughly $5 billion operating plan that would add all-night bus service, more frequent trains and over 200 new electric or hybrid buses — all without raising fares. The Northern Illinois Transit Authority, or NITA, released the draft Monday as the first step toward a vote expected next month.

Chicago, IL · 4d
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xrock1039.com

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NWI RDA Issues RFQ for Engineering Services for US 12 Scenic Byway Study

The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) invites qualified firms or teams to submit statements of qualifications to provide transportation, civil, and multimodal engineering services for the US 12 Scenic Byway Technical Study, to be completed by December 1, 2027. The selected engineering consultant will join an RDA-led consultant team preparing a coordinated regional framework for U.S. 12 in Lake and Porter Counties that advances lakefront access, tourism, safety, mobility, environmental stewardship, and corridor revitalization across Northwest Indiana. The study will implement the vision and recommendations of the RDA Comprehensive Strategic Plan by producing a Corridor Management Plan, an Indiana Dunes State Park Access Study, and a prioritized implementation program. The work will support an Indiana Byway Program application, position the corridor for a potential future National Scenic Byway nomination, and prepare high-priority projects for grant and capital funding, a news release said. Here is a link for more information on the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

Porter County, IN · 5d
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KELOLAND

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Rain can create sloppy gravel roads

Todd County, KY · 4d

CBS Chicago

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Potential strike looms for Chicago area parking garage workers

Teamsters Local 727 says workers will vote on a final offer on Monday.

Chicago, IL · 5d

evanstonroundtable.com

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Northern Illinois Transit Authority prepares to release first regional transit budget

Northern Illinois Transit Authority is getting ready to release something that Chicago-area public transit has never had: a single budget for NITA and the three transit agencies it supervises, CTA, Metra and Pace. The three agencies used to develop their own budgets in October/November, with Regional Transportation Authority signing off...

Evanston, IL · 5d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Metra 2026 Holiday Train Schedule Announced. Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look

Metra’s holiday trains are preparing to make their return this upcoming holiday season — and WTTW News got a preview of what riders can expect. The Metra holiday trains will run on six lines, the Chicago-area commuter rail system announced Monday. The popular holiday-themed trains are expected to have special round-trip runs with holiday characters on select weekends this holiday season. The trains also run as part of regular service.

Chicago, IL · 5d

hoodline.com

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Chicago Region Plots 100-Year Survival Plan for Water, Power and Transit

Chicago's regional planning agency is trying to answer an unusually big question: what does this metropolitan area need to survive and thrive for the next hundred years? The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning has built a roadmap called The Century Plan to prepare the region's 284 communities for challenges ranging from drought-prone suburbs to a power grid that could face additional pressure from data centers and electric delivery trucks.

Chicago, IL · 7d

CBS Chicago

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City Council to discuss how to use $75M from parking meter lease transfer

The Chicago City Council on Monday will hold a special meeting to decide how $75 million will be spent.

Chicago, IL · 6d

NBC Chicago

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Possible Chicago parking strike could impact airports, sporting events and more

Now that Halloween is almost over, a busy holiday season downtown is approaching. But drivers may run into issues with parking. The Chicago Tribune reported on Friday more than 1,000 parking employees had voted to authorize a strike, though a walkout was not certain. Teamsters Local 727, which represents workers...

Chicago, IL · 6d

WQAD

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Moline-to-Chicago passenger rail project remains on track one year after funding approval

Moline, IL · 6d

Block Club Chicago

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Chicago Avenue Bridge Reopening Delayed To Next Spring As Alderman Fumes

RIVER WEST — Construction on the temporarily closed Chicago Avenue bridge will now run through spring 2027, the leader of the city’s transportation department said Thursday — a delay from an earlier projection that had it wrapping up by the end of this year. It’s the latest...

Chicago, IL · 8d

CBS Chicago

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Program using CTA buses to keep bike, bus lanes clear expands citywide

A pilot program using CTA buses to stop cars and trucks from parking in bike lanes will go citywide after the Chicago City Council approved the expansion.

Chicago, IL · 8d

Country Herald

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Illinois Winter 2026-27 Weather Awareness: 5 Car Risks Before Snow

From Chicago to Springfield and Rockford, five car problems could leave drivers stranded in snow.

Illinois · 8d

Country Herald

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Joliet, IL I-80 Traffic Alert: New Lane Pattern Starts Monday

JOLIET, IL – Drivers traveling westbound on Interstate 80 through the Joliet area should prepare for significant traffic changes beginning Monday, Nov. 2, as construction crews introduce a temporary lane split expected to remain in place for approximately one month.

Joliet, IL · 9d

metro-magazine.com

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Metra Draft Plan Outlines Costs, Service Improvements for Regional Rail

The Metra Draft Plan emphasizes infrastructure improvements to enhance rail services in the Chicago area. It identifies the need for investments to support all-day, bidirectional train operations. The goal is to improve regional rail connectivity and efficiency for the community. Chicago’s Metra released a draft study outlining the improvements and...

Chicago, IL · 9d

Secret Chicago

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CTA Green and Pink Line disruptions extended again as Lake Street Bridge work continues

CTA riders face continued Green and Pink Line service changes today, Wednesday, October 28, after work on the Lake Street Bridge was delayed again. Normal train service had been expected to resume Monday, October 26, before that target shifted to 4 a.m. Wednesday. The Chicago Department of Transportation now says service is expected to return “later this week,” but has not confirmed a day or time. The disruption does not mean the Green Line is entirely out of the Loop : trains from the South Side still serve downtown. The gap is between Clinton and Clark/Lake. Meanwhile, Pink Line trains are not operating around the Loop elevated tracks. How Green Line service is running Green Line trains are operating in two separate sections: West Side: Between Harlem/Lake and Clinton. Loop and South Side: Between Clark/Lake and the line’s South Side terminals. Between the two: Shuttle buses connect Clinton and Clark/Lake. For a trip from the West Side into the Loop or farther south , riders continuing beyond Clinton must transfer to a shuttle bus, then board a train at Clark/Lake. The reverse trip requires the same connections. What Pink Line riders need to know Pink Line trains are operating between

Chicago, IL · 10d

Block Club Chicago

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City Wants Your Feedback On How To Improve Irving Park Road

IRVING PARK — City leaders are looking for community feedback as they put together a plan that would guide development along a key section of Irving Park Road. Irving Park Road has served as an important thoroughfare for Chicago’s North Side for more than 175 years. However, heavy traffic has made the corridor dangerous for motorists and pedestrians, neighbors said during a Wednesday night community meeting.

Chicago, IL · 9d

CBS Chicago

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CDOT says more time is needed for Lake Street Bridge project

The delay was caused by the complexity of connections between old and new bridge leaf elements and alignment issues crews were not expecting, according to CDOT.

Chicago, IL · 10d

wjol.com

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Public Encouraged To Vote Forest Hill Flyover For America’s Best Transportation Project – Top $10,000 Prize Goes To Golden Hope Foundation

The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public that just a few weeks remain to vote for the Forest Hill Flyover as the top transportation project in the nation. The win would bring Illinois national recognition and $10,000 in prize money that IDOT will award to Golden Hope Foundation,...

Chicago, IL · 9d