News All the latest from the Urban Transportation Center Using Maps to Address Inequities An article published October 13 by University of Illinois Chicago reports on the value of maps in tracking inequities in the urban landscape. The article, “For researchers tackling inequities, maps are a powerful… Governors State University to Lead National Research Program to Enhance Transportation Logistics Governors State University — in collaboration with the Urban Transportation Center, a research unit in the UIC College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs, and a consortium of other Illinois universities — has… Amtrak is the Climate-Friendly Option — If Extreme Weather Doesn't Disrupt Your Trip Extreme weather events driven by climate change in parts of the nation have led to an increased number of Amtrak train service cancellations and disruptions over the past few years. In an article… UIC Community Offers Thoughts in Memory of George Yanos In May, the Urban Transportation Center and greater CUPPA community learned news of the passing of George Yanos, a remarkable and dedicated man who served as Principal Research Programmer at the UTC for… State, Lake County, Residents at Odds Over Noisy Route 41 Rumble Strips Noise from rumble strips installed along a stretch of Illinois Route 41 in north suburban Highland Park has resulted in a complaint filed to the Illinois Pollution Control Board on behalf of nearby… UTC Recognizes Recipients of the 2023 Darl Hall and DiJohn Scholarship Awards A 2023 Research Assistant at the Urban Transportation Center working toward a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning and Policy and a UIC PhD Candidate exploring a performance metric of equity for microtransit modes… Pandemic Curtailed Intercity Bus Operations In Illinois, Especially in Rural Counties CHICAGO (April 2023) – Demand by passengers for bus service between cities in Illinois and across other states declined markedly in the years prior to and since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic… Why You Should Slow Down When You Cross Into Iowa Speed cameras set up by municipal officials in Le Claire, an Iowa town just across the Mississippi River, have resulted in a high percentage of tickets for motorists with Illinois plates. In a… Twin Cities Metro Transit Ridership Rebounds, But Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels The outlook for public transit ridership in the Twin Cities during these post-pandemic months remains uncertain, prompting Metro Transit to reduce service on some bus lines. In a January 11 KARE TV Channel… A Budget Cliff is Looming for Chicago Transit Agencies, and Fare Hikes and Service Cuts Might Not be Able to Fill It The forecast for public transportation in the year ahead has been a top news story in metropolitan Chicago. One big concern: Operating revenues in the post-COVID era of declining ridership. In an article… Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 14 Next
