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Talking Transit: Union Station at Capacity while Amtrak ridership up in Illinois
Published twice a month, MPC’s Talking Transit provides updates about transit-related activities around the world. Get In the Loop on all the latest local, national, and international transit headlines. >> Did you Know? In Illinois, inter-city ridership on Amtrak grew by 5.6 percent…
Talking Transit: MPC working with employers to encourage alternatives to driving alone
Get In the Loop on all the latest transportation headlines. Did you know? Workers can set aside $125 each month pre-tax to pay for mass transit expenses. Do you wish there was a one-stop shop to help you save time, money and the stresses often associated with getting to and from work? The…
The Parking Predicament: Oak Park’s parking management program uses permits, meters to promote efficient land use
See all the articles in the Solving the Parking Predicament series. >> MPC research assistant Lena Ferguson authored this post. Oak Park, Ill., just west of Chicago is easily transit accessible by two Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train lines, several CTA buses and the regional commuter…
Talking Transit: Chicago transit gets open payment system
MPC Research Assistant Melanie Truhn contributed to this post. Published twice a month, MPC’s Talking Transit provides updates about transit-related activities around the world. Get In the Loop on all the latest local, national, and international transit headlines. >> Did You Know?…
The Parking Predicament: San Francisco uses technology and zoning to optimize parking
See all the articles in the Solving the Parking Predicament series. >> MPC research assistant Lena Ferguson authored this post. In San Francisco, SFpark is a variably priced, federally funded pilot program that periodically adjusts meter and garage pricing to match demand, and collects and…
Talking Transit: New fuel economy standards reinforce need for a more sustainable approach to transportation funding
Published twice a month, MPC’s Talking Transit provides updates about transit-related activities around the world. Get In the Loop on all the latest local, national, and international transit headlines. >> Did you Know? Germany, which will have a fuel economy standard of 60.6 miles…
Talking Transit: Transit stations as destinations pay economic dividends
Published twice a month, MPC’s Talking Transit provides updates about transit-related activities around the world. Get In the Loop on all the latest local, national, and international transit headlines. >> Did you Know? Washington, D.C.’s Union Station is a destination featuring…
Solving the Parking Predicament: Old Pasadena, Cali.
See all the articles in the Solving the Parking Predicament series. >> MPC research assistant Lena Ferguson authored this post. Old Pasadena, the downtown core of Pasadena, Cali., perhaps is the best example of how managing parking can have a profound, place-changing effect on urban areas.…
Talking Transit: Atlanta votes no on solving traffic congestion, What’s next?
Did you know? Though Atlantans voted down the penny tax for transportation, the Atlanta BeltLine rail project will move forward. Get In the Loop on all the latest local, national, and international transit headlines. >> The Atlanta region is notorious for its traffic gridlock and suburban…
Chicago employers unlock gridlock, achieve sustainability goals, support neighborhood recovery through Commute Options, Employer-Assisted Housing
The average American spends 50 minutes a day traveling to and from work—and most of us would like our commutes to be shorter, cheaper and less stressful. Several Chicago employers are helping ease this daily burden for employees while bolstering their corporate sustainability…

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