Lucas Sreniawski - We Funded Chicago Public Transit!
@chitransitplanner.bsky.social
He/Him. Posts about Chicago sports and Urban Planning. MUPP Student. Red Line Extension defender.
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Chicago transit getting funded and Zohran Mamdani comfortably winning election is probably the best week in big city American politics in a long time.
Noahkai Banks is playing basically the exact same RCB in a back 3 that Poch likes to use at Augsburg. He’s getting pretty far forward, it could not be a better scheme fit
December 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Noahkai Banks is playing basically the exact same RCB in a back 3 that Poch likes to use at Augsburg. He’s getting pretty far forward, it could not be a better scheme fit
I would love to see the layouts for these but they are stunning. Line every street with these and see if you can fit small scale commercial in one or both of the bottom units as well!
December 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I would love to see the layouts for these but they are stunning. Line every street with these and see if you can fit small scale commercial in one or both of the bottom units as well!
Thankful that I live in a state that chooses to fund public transportation over stadiums for billionaires.
Public transportation is crucial for our economy, communities, and people.
And here in Illinois, we are on the verge of delivering a world-class transportation network.
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority is our step toward a future of having the best transit system.
And here in Illinois, we are on the verge of delivering a world-class transportation network.
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority is our step toward a future of having the best transit system.
December 17, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Thankful that I live in a state that chooses to fund public transportation over stadiums for billionaires.
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Public transportation is crucial for our economy, communities, and people.
And here in Illinois, we are on the verge of delivering a world-class transportation network.
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority is our step toward a future of having the best transit system.
And here in Illinois, we are on the verge of delivering a world-class transportation network.
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority is our step toward a future of having the best transit system.
December 17, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Public transportation is crucial for our economy, communities, and people.
And here in Illinois, we are on the verge of delivering a world-class transportation network.
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority is our step toward a future of having the best transit system.
And here in Illinois, we are on the verge of delivering a world-class transportation network.
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority is our step toward a future of having the best transit system.
Just incredible that they decided to threaten the city and state like 3 days before the biggest game the franchise has played since 2018. Just absolutely allergic to good vibes.
With only two weeks left, we do have a late entry for line of the year
December 17, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Just incredible that they decided to threaten the city and state like 3 days before the biggest game the franchise has played since 2018. Just absolutely allergic to good vibes.
@chicagofire.bsky.social would never do this.
The Chicago Bears are considering a move to northwest Indiana amid growing concerns that Illinois lawmakers will not approve the financial incentives needed to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights, a top team official told the Tribune.
Chicago Bears say they’re looking into building a new stadium in northwest Indiana
In 1995, the Chicago Bears threatened to move to northwest Indiana if the team didn’t get money for a new stadium. They’re doing it again.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
@chicagofire.bsky.social would never do this.
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The new street design along 111th st west of the Pullman station is finally becoming legible- and holy shit talk about luxurious! Curb moved, wide enough to ride 4 abreat (2 in each dotection), fully selarated from peds. Only lasts a block or
so though @slucy.bsky.social
so though @slucy.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The new street design along 111th st west of the Pullman station is finally becoming legible- and holy shit talk about luxurious! Curb moved, wide enough to ride 4 abreat (2 in each dotection), fully selarated from peds. Only lasts a block or
so though @slucy.bsky.social
so though @slucy.bsky.social
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A once-in-a-generation investment that benefits everyone in our state.
Today, I’m proud to sign the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act into law.
Our new regional authority will modernize Illinois’ transit systems — and we’re doing it with no new statewide taxes.
Today, I’m proud to sign the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act into law.
Our new regional authority will modernize Illinois’ transit systems — and we’re doing it with no new statewide taxes.
December 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
A once-in-a-generation investment that benefits everyone in our state.
Today, I’m proud to sign the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act into law.
Our new regional authority will modernize Illinois’ transit systems — and we’re doing it with no new statewide taxes.
Today, I’m proud to sign the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act into law.
Our new regional authority will modernize Illinois’ transit systems — and we’re doing it with no new statewide taxes.
CHICAGO FIRE MENTIONED
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687... The inside story of Mohamed Salah’s incendiary interview – and what Liverpool do now
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687... The inside story of Mohamed Salah’s incendiary interview – and what Liverpool do now
The inside story of Mohamed Salah’s incendiary interview – and what Liverpool do now
Revealing what sparked the Egyptian's outburst, the reaction from within Anfield, and who could offer him a way out in January
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:46 PM
CHICAGO FIRE MENTIONED
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687... The inside story of Mohamed Salah’s incendiary interview – and what Liverpool do now
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687... The inside story of Mohamed Salah’s incendiary interview – and what Liverpool do now
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📣📣 ATTENTION TRANSIT RIDERS! I have been endorsed in my race for Congress in Illinois 9th District by two major transit unions representing thousands of our CTA train conductors and maintenance crews (ATU 308) and 10,000 CTA and Pace bus operators (ATU 241)!
December 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
📣📣 ATTENTION TRANSIT RIDERS! I have been endorsed in my race for Congress in Illinois 9th District by two major transit unions representing thousands of our CTA train conductors and maintenance crews (ATU 308) and 10,000 CTA and Pace bus operators (ATU 241)!
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Welcome to Chicago, TLB! 👋🇿🇦
We have acquired defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi from Orlando Pirates of South Africa’s Betway Premiership. #cf97
We have acquired defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi from Orlando Pirates of South Africa’s Betway Premiership. #cf97
December 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Welcome to Chicago, TLB! 👋🇿🇦
We have acquired defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi from Orlando Pirates of South Africa’s Betway Premiership. #cf97
We have acquired defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi from Orlando Pirates of South Africa’s Betway Premiership. #cf97
He has a very important business meeting to get to
December 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM
He has a very important business meeting to get to
Estevao is just so good
November 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Estevao is just so good
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HE DID IT! Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson took his shirt off during the postgame celebration inside the Bears locker room after beating the Philadelphia Eagles, and that means free hot dogs at The Wieners Circle on Tuesday!
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/32v5478h
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/32v5478h
November 29, 2025 at 1:10 AM
HE DID IT! Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson took his shirt off during the postgame celebration inside the Bears locker room after beating the Philadelphia Eagles, and that means free hot dogs at The Wieners Circle on Tuesday!
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/32v5478h
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/32v5478h
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November 28, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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What happens when you downzone?
Our new open-access research paper in @findingspress.org investigates effects of decades of downzoning in Chicago.
Findings:
—Downzoned areas added 1/7th of the new units as comparable non-downzoned areas;
—Downzoned areas became more white & were more expensive.
Our new open-access research paper in @findingspress.org investigates effects of decades of downzoning in Chicago.
Findings:
—Downzoned areas added 1/7th of the new units as comparable non-downzoned areas;
—Downzoned areas became more white & were more expensive.
Downzoning Chicago: How Local Land Use Policy Has Reduced Housing Construction and Reinforced Segregation | Published in Findings
By Yonah Freemark, George Kisiel. Downzonings were used by US cities in the postwar period to preserve neighborhood character. These land-use policies were associated with lower housing supply, higher...
findingspress.org
November 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
What happens when you downzone?
Our new open-access research paper in @findingspress.org investigates effects of decades of downzoning in Chicago.
Findings:
—Downzoned areas added 1/7th of the new units as comparable non-downzoned areas;
—Downzoned areas became more white & were more expensive.
Our new open-access research paper in @findingspress.org investigates effects of decades of downzoning in Chicago.
Findings:
—Downzoned areas added 1/7th of the new units as comparable non-downzoned areas;
—Downzoned areas became more white & were more expensive.
Great read about the potential of SB2111
IL transit reform: "Does something rare in U.S. transportation politics: it writes a coherent vision into law. [O]ther states have good reason to watch what happens next, as Illinois has quietly become the most important state to follow on transit and rail policy." www.railway.supply/illinois-int...
www.railway.supply
November 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Great read about the potential of SB2111
Chicago Fire are massive
🇿🇦 Sources: Chicago Fire closing in on deal to sign South African center back Mbekezeli Mbokazi from Orlando Pirates.
Mbokazi, 20, already has 5 caps for senior South African national team.
Mbokazi, 20, already has 5 caps for senior South African national team.
November 22, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Chicago Fire are massive
Not an exaggeration to say this this is a moment that will define what women’s club soccer is in America for the foreseeable future. Do they decide to loosen spending restrictions remain a global top league? Or will they stay restrictive and become MLS in the women’s game?
🇺🇸 Sources: Trinity Rodman could be playing final home game for Washington Spirit today in NWSL semifinal
- Rodman is out of contract in winter
- Several clubs abroad pushing hard
- Negotiating directly with NWSL but things not looking good
w/ @meglinehan.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
- Rodman is out of contract in winter
- Several clubs abroad pushing hard
- Negotiating directly with NWSL but things not looking good
w/ @meglinehan.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Trinity Rodman negotiations reach NWSL commissioner as English teams express interest in U.S. star
The 23-year-old will be a free agent this offseason.
www.nytimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Not an exaggeration to say this this is a moment that will define what women’s club soccer is in America for the foreseeable future. Do they decide to loosen spending restrictions remain a global top league? Or will they stay restrictive and become MLS in the women’s game?
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On October 31, the Illinois General Assembly passed SB 2111, a historic transit funding and reform bill providing $1.2 billion in new annual operating funding for CTA, Metra, and Pace, ensuring no fare hikes or service cuts in 2026 and supporting improvements to service, reliability, and safety.
Regional Transportation Authority | Illinois legislators pass landmark transit funding and reform bill, averting fiscal cliff. What does it mean for…
Starting in 2027, after funding NITA expenses, ADA paratransit, and baseline funding for the Service Boards, remaining operating funding will be…
www.rtachicago.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
On October 31, the Illinois General Assembly passed SB 2111, a historic transit funding and reform bill providing $1.2 billion in new annual operating funding for CTA, Metra, and Pace, ensuring no fare hikes or service cuts in 2026 and supporting improvements to service, reliability, and safety.
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It shouldn’t be forgotten that a big piece of Mamdani’s campaign was simply “cities are cool and lots of people enjoy living in them” which in and of itself dismantles alot of rightwing talking points
November 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It shouldn’t be forgotten that a big piece of Mamdani’s campaign was simply “cities are cool and lots of people enjoy living in them” which in and of itself dismantles alot of rightwing talking points
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"A stunning 84 percent of transit measures on the ballot in 2025 so far have won, grossing an estimated $11.7 billion in known transit revenue." usa.streetsblog.org/2025/11/06/t...
Transit Wins Big Again In Local Elections Across America — Streetsblog USA
Several candidates who ran on ambitious transportation reform platforms won at the ballot box on Tuesday — but even more communities said yes to supporting transit directly.
usa.streetsblog.org
November 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
"A stunning 84 percent of transit measures on the ballot in 2025 so far have won, grossing an estimated $11.7 billion in known transit revenue." usa.streetsblog.org/2025/11/06/t...
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@aoc.bsky.social says of Mamdani victory: "A lot of people...are willing to talk about party unity when it serves them, but not party unity when it serves everybody."
"We have a future to fight for, and we're either going to do that together or you're going to be left behind."
"We have a future to fight for, and we're either going to do that together or you're going to be left behind."
November 5, 2025 at 4:37 AM
@aoc.bsky.social says of Mamdani victory: "A lot of people...are willing to talk about party unity when it serves them, but not party unity when it serves everybody."
"We have a future to fight for, and we're either going to do that together or you're going to be left behind."
"We have a future to fight for, and we're either going to do that together or you're going to be left behind."
Chicago transit getting funded and Zohran Mamdani comfortably winning election is probably the best week in big city American politics in a long time.
November 5, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Chicago transit getting funded and Zohran Mamdani comfortably winning election is probably the best week in big city American politics in a long time.
Dowd messes up on the first goal and now he’s afraid to come out of his goal to let in the second. Absolute disaster goalkeeping ending the Fire’s season.
November 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Dowd messes up on the first goal and now he’s afraid to come out of his goal to let in the second. Absolute disaster goalkeeping ending the Fire’s season.