As many members of the Northwestern community undoubtedly know, the Chicago Transit Authority is facing a crisis. Transit service is slow, late or nonexistent — a funding gap of epic proportions is expected in this year’s budget and ridership is still nowhere near their levels prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. To address this crisis, lawmakers...| The Daily Northwestern
Public transit experts and advocates in Evanston and beyond have expressed skepticism over recently proposed funding packages intended to keep regional transit afloat. Chicago-area transit operators have warned of a 40% service cut in the face of a daunting fiscal cliff next year, as federal funding from the pandemic is set to dry up. Four...| The Daily Northwestern