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Recent Work

Accountability Framework: new ways to measure community-government collaboration

What are the best ways to track success when community residents and organizations consult with government agencies? more »

Detection to solutions: Using flood sensors to drive community-informed decisions

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Chicago Truck Data Portal

CNT and the Little Village Environmental Justice Organization counted trucks and buses throughout Chicagoland. The counts available through this open... more »

Enabling Leadership through Academy Based Learning
October 7, 2026

Knowing what your neighborhood needs is one thing. Knowing how to navigate zoning, public investment, and government decision-making can be another. CNT’s academy-based learning programs help residents connect the two. Through practical instruction, peer learning, and opportunities to apply new skills, participants build the knowledge and confidence to help shape their communities’ futures. The Chicago Community Planning Academy (CCPA), offered in partnership with the Chicago... Continue reading »

 

Featured Publication

TEN 2025 Impact Report

February 13, 2026

In 2025, the Transportation Equity Network (TEN) increased awareness, understanding and involvement in transportation issues, and elevated community voices to local governments. Our 2025 Impact Report recaps last year’s achievements on bus rapid transit and other issues as well as providing a report based on mixed-methods evaluation — including survey results as well as anecdotal data from members. We learned that awareness & understanding, collaboration and influence, and trust and capacity were key areas where member organizations valued their participation in the Network: Awareness & understanding TEN provided a welcoming space for CBOs and NPOs to learn about transportation topics alongside transportation professionals deepening their expertise. Being a part of TEN gave members greater visibility to the decision-making processes and dynamics of transit/transportation agencies and revealed where members might have influence. Another aspect of awareness that members appreciated included a consistent platform for sharing information on transportation topics relevant to members and their communities. Collaboration & influence TEN members recognized...

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City Gives Final OK To Buy Greyhound Bus Station

Block Club Chicago | June 17, 2026

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