Changing Direction: Transportation Choices for 2030
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2002
Level
City or Town
State(s)
Illinois
Policy Areas
Community Development, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility
This report discusses transportation research conducted in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, and outlines strategies for expanding transit options in the region. It recommends that the city increase rail transit options, improve bus service, promote transit-oriented development, and coordinate existing transit systems. The report argues that investment in public transit expansion will benefit taxpayers, reduce negative environmental externalities, and promote healthier lifestyles in communities across the region.