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The multiple benefits of high-speed rail in the crossroads of America

• By Emily Tapia Lopez
• Mar 3, 2010

As part of Illinois’ $1.23 billion high speed rail grant, $133 million has been allocated to build the Englewood Flyover, at 63rd and State streets on the South Side of Chicago. More than 10 years ago, MPC highlighted this location as one of dozens of road and rail chokepoints across…

With Kansas City 'nipping at Chicago's heels,' CREATE freight improvement must accelerate

• By Mandy Burrell Booth
• Dec 21, 2009

A story by The Washington Post's Midwest Bureau reporter Kari Lydersen is calling attention to the need for additional investment in CREATE, the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency Program. This public-private partnership between the U.S. Dept. of Transportation, state and…

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