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…
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…
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…
Transportation scholars with experience in public administration, public policy, urban planning and policy, civil engineering or related field are encouraged to apply for the open Post Doctoral Research Associate position with the The…
Findings from a travel behavior survey of more than 6,000 University of Illinois at Chicago faculty, students and staff revealed that nearly half of respondents use a personal auto and drive alone to…
The prospect of a national strike by railroad workers remained a possibility later this year after members of the nation’s largest rail union rejected a recent contract offer. During the November 22 edition…
In spring 2022, the UTC hosted two Seminar Series presentations that centered on funding and workforce development. Visit the links below. March 17: “The Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Opportunities for Transformative Change.” This presentation focused on…
Shootings on Chicago-area expressways have declined this year over 2021. However, an early-morning shooting Monday, October 10, on the Ohio Street feeder ramp from the Kennedy Expressway left three injured and closed down…
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, traffic fatalities have risen across the nation. In Illinois, fatal traffic accidents rose 24% in the first quarter of 2022 over the same period last year.…
Statistics revealed that shootings on Chicago-area expressways declined through July when compared to the same period last year. One possible factor behind the drop in shootings: Installation of cameras that can track auto…
