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Exploring congestion pricing in Chicagoland
Download the draft report, “The Road Less Traveled: Exploring Congestion Pricing in Chicagoland.” Across the country, people are tired of wasting time and money stuck in traffic with no real alternatives. American motorists lose nearly 4.2 billion hours sitting behind the wheel, while…
Illinois transportation advocates: Rep. Oberstar's bill a good start toward federal transportation investment reform; more work needed
  • Jun 25, 2009
This is a joint release from the Metropolitan Planning Council, Center for Neighborhood Technology, Illinois PIRG, Environmental Law and Policy Center, and Transportation for America Core News Facts U.S. Rep. Jim Oberstar (D-Minn.), chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and…
Transit Innovation: Singapore Manages the Road
Every two weeks, MPC uncovers best practices from around the world and delivers them right to your inbox in Talking Transit. This week, MPC explores how Singapore has been able to decrease its traffic congestion by 60 percent.
MPC Roundtable: Around the World in 90 Minutes
Without the need of a passport or visa, a capacity crowd experienced a whirlwind tour of best practices in transportation infrastructure from various Asian and European cities, as part of MPC’s Fall Roundtable Series.
Transit Innovation: Financing tools of the future
Every two weeks, MPC uncovers best practices from around the world and delivers them right to your inbox. This week, MPC explores how a Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are helping to fast track a major transit project in Denver. MPC supports PPP legislation in Springfield that would enable the state and region to develop new infrastructure using private money.
Alternatives to Driving: Transit on the Tollway
Nationally, 76 percent of all commuters drove alone to work in 2007.
A Greener Tollway for Illinois
Gov. Blagojevich has announced a $1.8 billion investment proposal to create 80-miles of dedicated lanes on the Illinois Tollway to allow enhanced express bus services, carpooling, and energy-efficient vehicles to bypass heavy traffic congestion.
MPC Supports Phase Two of Illinois Tollway Congestion-Relief Program
  • Oct 17, 2008
(Chicago)… The Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) is supportive of the Illinois Tollway’s “Tomorrow’s Transportation Today” program, announced on Wednesday by Gov. Rod Blagojevich. The program will fund the construction of interchanges and create 80 miles of dedicated “green lanes”…
New report: traffic congestion costs Chicago region, individuals much more than previously estimated
  • Jul 29, 2008
Metropolitan Planning Council’s new report sheds light on hidden costs of traffic congestion and why Illinois must change how it invests in transportation infrastructure
MPC: Illinois needs to get back on the map with transportation innovations and investments
  • May 12, 2008
Metropolitan Planning Council releases recommendations for a new state capital plan, featuring new ideas for reducing congestion and raising revenue to support much-needed transportation investments

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