Commentary: Reinvigorate Transit to Create an Optimum User Experience
Published November 25, 2024 in Crain’s Chicago Business Forum Newsletter
By Audrey Wennink, MPC Senior Director
What would a mass transit system befitting Chicago, the “Great American City,” look like? How do we create a system that people want to ride?
In this article for the Crain’s Chicago Business Forum Newsletter on regional transportation, Senior Director Audrey Wennink notes that now is the time to reinvigorate Chicago’s transit system to one where people can once again easily, affordably and predictably get around the region.
“What makes a city like Chicago a special place? A core element that draws people — and makes them want to stay and build and invest — is the ability to get around easily and predictably. The only thing that makes that possible at scale is mass transit, which can move lots of people to lots of places conveniently.”