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🎉🚇🚌 It’s official! The Northern Illinois Transit Authority is here, ushering in a new era of public transit for our region. Take the pledge to keep fighting for transit and email your legislators urging them to keep the promise of NITA at savetransit.org
There's a big municipal election coming up and transportation will be on the ballot – so it's time for us to organize! Join us on May 3rd for a municipal election workshop to learn how you can get involved, and help shape our work! RSVP ➡️ act.bscactionfund.org/2027-election-workshop
"There's no we we could do that in the US." 20 years ago there was no way they could do it in France, but here we are.
Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social · 5mo ago“Air pollution fell substantially as Paris restricted car traffic and made way for parks, people-streets and bike-lanes.” Better for the climate, better for health, better for livability and quality of life. Common sense. Such a no-brainer, it’s remarkable that more cities HAVEN’T done the same.
Join us Saturday for an evening with @thewaroncars.bsky.social ft. CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen and sketches from ‘Funny You Should Care!’ 🗓️ April 4 @ 7pm 📍 Benito Juarez Community Academy 🎟️ Tickets start at $25 @ bscactionfund.org/life-after-cars
You should spend your Saturday night with us! A program featuring laughs from @funnyyoushouldcare.bsky.social, and engaging conversations from @brooklynspoke.bsky.social & @sgoodyear.bsky.social with CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen about what a life beyond cars looks like — and how we get there!
Better Streets Chicago@betterstreetschicago.org · 5mo agoJoin us for an evening with @thewaroncars.bsky.social to discuss their book – and lessons that we can apply to our fight for better streets! ft. CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen and sketches from ‘Funny You Should Care.’ 🗓️ April 4 @ 7pm 📍 Benito Juarez Community Academy 🎟️ Tickets start at $25
Join us for an evening with @thewaroncars.bsky.social to discuss their book – and lessons that we can apply to our fight for better streets! ft. CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen and sketches from ‘Funny You Should Care.’ 🗓️ April 4 @ 7pm 📍 Benito Juarez Community Academy 🎟️ Tickets start at $25
Life After Cars | An Evening with War on Cars
Join Better Streets Chicago for an evening with Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon (hosts of the acclaimed War on Cars podcast) to discuss their new book "Life After Cars" – and learned lessons that we ca...
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Governor JB Pritzker, welcome to The War on Cars.
Governor JB Pritzker@govpritzker.illinois.gov · 5mo agoWe need to stop prioritizing parking lots over people. Today, I assembled a roundtable to discuss our Building Up Illinois Developments Plan — and the consensus was that we need to act fast. Looking forward to passing it and getting to work in our neighborhoods.
We need to stop prioritizing parking lots over people. Today, I assembled a roundtable to discuss our Building Up Illinois Developments Plan — and the consensus was that we need to act fast. Looking forward to passing it and getting to work in our neighborhoods.
We just had a big election – and you might have a lot of questions about the results! Join us to talk about our wins, our losses, what lessons can be learned, and what next steps need to be taken to get candidates over the finish line in the general! RSVP ⬇️
Post-election Debrief & Mixer - Better Streets Chicago Action Fund
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🎉 Last night we saw big wins for a growing coalition of transit champs at many levels of government, with 17 of our endorsed candidates winning their primaries! Check out everyone who won ⬇️
I’m thrilled to become the Democratic Nominee for the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the 10th District. This campaign was shaped by the hands of hundreds of people who made our victory possible.
🚨Two hours until polls close!🚨 If you're still trying to figure out who you'll vote for, check out our questionnaires and endorsed candidates below – and use our tool to find who we've backed and is running to represent you! And remember, if you're in line before 7pm, stay in line!
Better Streets Chicago Action Fund@bscactionfund.org · 5mo ago🗳️ It’s Election Day! If you’ve been wondering what candidates think about transportation — we sent questionnaires to hundreds of candidates that will be on the ballot in Cook County, and heard back from 89. Check out their responses: bscactionfund.org/2026-midterms/questionnaires
It is a choice to do this on Election Day and a choice to do it during a record cold snap. It is also a choice to do it at all.
Zoë Takaki@zoetakaki.bsky.social · 5mo agoThe sweep has begun, and residents and their supporters have been kicked out of the park area that houses many residents. DFFS, the parks department, and Chicago Police Department are present. Removals are now taking place.
🗳️ It’s Election Day! If you’ve been wondering what candidates think about transportation — we sent questionnaires to hundreds of candidates that will be on the ballot in Cook County, and heard back from 89. Check out their responses: bscactionfund.org/2026-midterms/questionnaires
✅ Karina Villa is running to be the next Illinois State Comptroller. She understands that budgets are moral documents, and that the failings of our transportation systems have direct impacts on working people. She’ll use her position to advocate for investing in the systems our communities deserve.
✅ Mac LeBuhn is running to be the next State Rep of the 12th District. As a daily transit rider and Divvy rider, he understands the importance of reliable service and safe streets — and he shares a bold vision for the future of DLSD.
✅ Wesam Shahed is running to be the next Cook County Commissioner of the 6th District. His deep understanding of the Southland means he understands the transit investments we need — and he’s already been fighting to defend our communities throughout his career.
✅ Kiana Belcher is running to be the next Cook County Commissioner of the 5th District. She’s a good-government advocate who has fought hard for her community – and deeply understands the transportation needs of the Southland.
✅ Miguel Alvelo-Rivera is running to be the next State Rep of the 40th District. He’s a community organizer and self-described transit nerd — and deeply understands our connectedness and the need for leaders who will fight for us, not special interests.
✅ Patrick Hanley is running to be the next State Senator of the 9th District. As a longtime organizer, Patrick understands the moment we’re in and how to fight for what we deserve — and we need fighters more than ever.
Join us for a Day of Action for Miguel Alvelo-Rivera and Jessica Vásquez! We’ll go talk with voters about why Miguel’s the right choice for Illinois House District 40 and Jessica is the right choice for Cook County Commissioner of District 8! 🗓️ March 15th ⏰ 11am 📍 2934 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit D
Day of Action for Miguel Alvelo-Rivera & Jessica Vásquez - Better Streets Chicago Action Fund
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Join us Saturday for a Day of Action for Patrick Hanley! We’ll go talk with voters about why he’s the right choice for the next State Senator of the 9th District! 🗓️ March 14th ⏰ 10am 📍 2916 Central Street, Evanston RSVP below! ⬇️
Day of Action for Patrick Hanley - Better Streets Chicago Action Fund
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✅ Maria Peterson is running to be the next State Rep of the 52nd District. She has a deep understanding of the transportation challenges of her suburban district, and will fight to expand access to transit and safe streets.
US Sen. Bernie Sanders endorses state Sen. Karina Villa for Illinois comptroller
Bernie Sanders endorses state Sen. Karina Villa for Illinois comptroller
Illinois state Sen. Karina Villa is in a four-person race to replace longtime Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, who decided last year not to run for another term.
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✅ President Toni Preckwinkle is running for re-election as Cook County Board President. Under her leadership, Cook County has been a critical leader in transforming and investing in our transportation systems — exactly the kind of leadership we need as we continue to transform them under NITA!
It's never been more important to get involved with the fight for mass transit and multi-modal infrastructure. We cannot continue to center our economy or our collective mobility on such a volatile and finite resource. Join @bscactionfund.org on the doors next week. act.bscactionfund.org/events
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Leah McElrath@leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 5mo agoBrent oil futures above $100/barrel
Superman warning Illinois residents about candidates who are getting money & support from DraftKings
Comics Outta Context 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️@comiccontext.bsky.social · 5mo ago
how it feels taking public transit rn
Clay Ranck@clayranck.bsky.social · 5mo agoOil prices are going parabolic. This is insane.
