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Posts: @johngreenfield.bsky.social (unsigned) and @stevevance.net.https://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3muadwlti7k2xShould current Should current @chicagocta.bsky.social board Chair Lester Barclay's lack of oversight during the "The Last Days of Dorval," low transit ridership, and opposition to NITA qualify him to be the *new* CTA board captain under NITA? 🤦‍♀️ Tribune's @taliasoglin.bsky.social explores the issue. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/08/28/cta-board-lester-barclay/?share=aeu0880bttewrogncg2829 Aug 2026 16:58 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3muadwlti7k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3muacnyxfgk2wRichard Day on dubious NITA picks: "Transit appointments are often treated as a political sinecure [paid spot with little work] rather than a serious responsibility." Pink Floyd: "Did we tell you the name of the game, boy? They call it riding the gravy train." https://chi.streetsblog.org/2026/08/28/some-of-the-nita-appointees-are-well-qualified-but-some-of-them-aint-lets-grade-the-picks29 Aug 2026 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3muacnyxfgk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3mua4vtzzrk2nThe weather was perfect for last night's @chicritmass.bsky.social ride to Oakwood Beach in Bronzeville, and maybe a thousand people took part. Here a trucker gives the riders a friendly honk as they approach the Ashland Orange Line station.29 Aug 2026 14:52 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mua4vtzzrk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3mu666xdzfk2lWow, A City That Work's Richard Day didn't pull any punches in his grading of NITA board appointments: "If Toni is the student who turned in her homework early and crushed the extra credit, Brandon turned in the same homework he submitted last year when he flunked the class." 🔥 https://chi.streetsblog.org/2026/08/28/some-of-the-nita-appointees-are-well-qualified-but-some-of-them-aint-lets-grade-the-picks28 Aug 2026 20:10 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu666xdzfk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3mu5l6vubps24Headlines: Person on foot killed in hit-and-run crash along Dan Ryan; ; “Man charged with setting woman on fire on CTA Blue Line, not in court for competency hearing"; Lincoln between Wrightwood and Diversey is expected to remain closed through mid-October. https://chi.streetsblog.org/2026/08/28/todays-headlines-for-friday-august-28-328 Aug 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5l6vubps24https://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3mu5kvwupp224A route to Oakwood Beach is proposed for tonight's @chicritmass.bsky.social, gathering around 6 PM at Daley Plaza. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ccmxv/posts/2856256805003431128 Aug 2026 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5kvwupp224https://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3mu3rt3jfrc2q"I might take a plane, I might take a train, if I have to walk I'm going to get there just the same." 🎵 Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas was in Chicago for a discussion of mobility justice with Mayor Johnson and moderator Dr. Teresa Cordova. https://chi.streetsblog.org/2026/08/26/chicago-and-kansas-city-mayors-discussed-mobility-justice-efforts-at-the-state-of-equity-forum27 Aug 2026 21:23 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3rt3jfrc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3mu3qpome4c2qThis deep dive into the impending NITA launch by Greg Hinz in @crainschicago.bsky.social is worth a read. He says the new governance model has a lot of potential, but there's also a danger of it being TAINted. Please click the link, and consider subscribing. https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics-policy/ccb-nita-transit-board-challenges-greg-hinz-20260826/27 Aug 2026 21:03 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3qpome4c2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3mu3duy5hds2iHeadlines: “Pritzker signs [electric motorcyle] regulation bill into law”; "E-bike [e-moto?] rider injured in Chicago hit-and-run says driver was not cited"; Transit-related BTS-mania. https://chi.streetsblog.org/2026/08/27/todays-headlines-for-thursday-august-27-327 Aug 2026 17:13 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3duy5hds2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3mtzohmmtq22jChicago and Kansas City mayors discussed mobility justice efforts at “The State of Equity” forum. https://chi.streetsblog.org/2026/08/26/chicago-and-kansas-city-mayors-discussed-mobility-justice-efforts-at-the-state-of-equity-forum27 Aug 2026 01:17 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtzohmmtq22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3mtyyrrty6c2jThis new @chicagocta.bsky.social video, featuring transit workers dancing to the Korean boy band BTS, should appeal to Streetsblog contributing writer Igor Studenkov, who's knowledgeable about regional transit, as well as K-pop. [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Aug 2026 18:49 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyyrrty6c2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3mtywhfznp225We got a full response from the O'Hare Flyer team to transit planner Jarrett Walker's post that the plan "depends on a lot of single track." TLDR, from ORDF's Mark Walbrun, a longtime railroad industry veteran: "That's not actually the track we're using."26 Aug 2026 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtywhfznp225https://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3mtyrrxa7o225Headlines: Crain's: "Chicago has dreamed of an ORD express for decades. This one deserves a shot."; Trib: "Sluggish Blue Line commutes frustrate riders. Faster trips could be coming — but slowly."; Block Club: Network Of Bikeways Coming To Portage Park." https://chi.streetsblog.org/2026/08/26/todays-headlines-for-wednesday-august-26-326 Aug 2026 16:44 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyrrxa7o225https://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3mtyopdbvac2iElon Musk, "always a groomsman, never a groom" when it comes to innovative urban rapid transit proposals, hasn't tweeted about the O'Hare Flyer plan. https://chi.streetsblog.org/2026/08/25/depauls-schwieterman-and-high-speed-rail-alliances-harnish-hope-the-ohare-flyer-will-succeed-where-elon-musk-failed26 Aug 2026 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyopdbvac2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3mtyk4zb2pc2ePer @blockclubchi.bsky.social, a shrine to the late, great country singer Dolly Parton is growing at her mural on Broadway in Edgewater where, "Out on the street, the traffic starts jumpin' / With folks like me on the job from 9 to 5." 🎵 https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-chicago-will-always-love-you/26 Aug 2026 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyk4zb2pc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3mtyib2vjdk2pWe like to think that, compared to news reports about the O'Hare Flyer announcement from other outlets, Streetsblog Chicago's outside-the-box coverage stands out. https://chi.streetsblog.org/2026/08/25/depauls-schwieterman-and-high-speed-rail-alliances-harnish-hope-the-ohare-flyer-will-succeed-where-elon-musk-failed26 Aug 2026 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyib2vjdk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3mtx27rd2zk2aTransit experts DePaul’s Joe Schwieterman and High Speed Rail Alliance’s Harnish hope the O’Hare Flyer will succeed where Elon Musk failed. https://chi.streetsblog.org/2026/08/25/depauls-schwieterman-and-high-speed-rail-alliances-harnish-hope-the-ohare-flyer-will-succeed-where-elon-musk-failed26 Aug 2026 00:10 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtx27rd2zk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3mtvydrysmk2eHere's the press release about the O'Hare Flyer proposal. Here's a video pitch: https://youtu.be/yqTB9fAMM-w?si=biIuCSUtIPajf6wh For possible use in an upcoming Streetsblog post, what are your initial thoughts?25 Aug 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvydrysmk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3mtvwqujct22vThis proposal for a faster, more reliable, safer, cleaner Blue Line alternative to ORD for those who can afford it brings up bad memories of Musk's O'Hare Express "vaporware" scam. But let's try to keep an open mind until we learn more about what proposed. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/08/25/editorial-an-express-train-from-the-loop-to-ohare-international-airport-in-15-minutes-were-on-board/25 Aug 2026 13:35 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvwqujct22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3mttzqs6gls2nAfter Pritzker named his NITA board picks, the agency’s leadership is largely decided. Will they use their power for good? @ellensteinke.bsky.social @ctaction.org @itskylelucas.com https://chi.streetsblog.org/2026/08/24/after-pritzker-named-his-nita-board-picks-the-agencys-leadership-is-largely-decided-will-they-use-their-power-for-good24 Aug 2026 19:23 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttzqs6gls2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3mttmqgomrs2nDon't fear the toll keeper. American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois: "Tollway hike will improve infrastructure, save commute time, boost economy." https://chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-the-editor/2026/08/22/illinois-tollway-airplane-toilets-roosevelt-trump-india-israel-animal-cruelty-ice-term-limits24 Aug 2026 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttmqgomrs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3mttlcw5ni22nTribune Editorial Board: "Susana Mendoza [is] about the only leading candidate who so far has hung on to her dignity this August." https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/08/23/editorial-enough-with-sexy-alexi-quigley-at-burger-king-and-maria-pappas-tongue/ We beg to differ! https://chi.streetsblog.org/2026/08/05/who-gave-mayoral-hopeful-susana-mendoza-the-idea-to-trash-the-archer-protected-lanes-on-wbez @chicagotribune.com24 Aug 2026 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttlcw5ni22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3mttho4aw2k24Headlines: Cortland will be closed to drivers, open to walk/bike, for years; NIMBYS will protest in front of synagogue that would be redeveloped into TOD with new sanctuary, concessions spaces, public bathrooms; Complete Streets foe Ald. Lopez has a new podcast. https://chi.streetsblog.org/2026/08/24/todays-headlines-for-monday-august-24-324 Aug 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttho4aw2k24https://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3mtoegw2rks2nMajor bummer: SBC supporter Green Machine Cycles (they still have a poster from our 2013 launch hanging in the shop!) lost their lease: https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/08/10/green-machine-cycles-closing-after-13-years-in-ravenswood-amid-lease-dispute/ The local COC is "collecting community members' favorite stories and memories from the shop": https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGUgR-xHxBTk9HeG2NnErR1IKOkS2LR7OiV6Q-3qOPtOWEuA/viewform22 Aug 2026 13:19 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtoegw2rks2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3mtlydyjzmk2nHere's some more discussion + links to other articles, about the selection process for the new transit boards from @capitolfax.bsky.social. https://capitolfax.com/2026/08/21/pritzker-announces-northern-illinois-transit-authority-board-appointments/21 Aug 2026 14:37 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlydyjzmk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/chi.streetsblog.org/post/3mtlxu3zyk222Here are @govpritzker.illinois.gov's choices for the Northern Illinois Transit Authority board. Unlike Mayor Johnson's pick current CTA Board President Lester Barclay, it doesn't appear any of these folks wrote a Trib op-ed implying NITA is a bad idea. 💁‍♀️ https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics-policy/ccb-pritzker-nita-board-20260821/21 Aug 2026 14:28 +0000at://did:plc:hel736dlm4ed55dd5lr744wc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlxu3zyk222