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Technical Assistance Programs

We and our partners can help government agencies, nonprofits and community groups plan, apply for and implement new public infrastructure... more »

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 »

Nature Near Transit

Equitable and Resilient Placekeeping with Nature-Based Solutions and Public Art more »

STELLAR — Request for Proposals

Supporting Transportation Electrification – Leadership, Learning, Assistance, and Resources (STELLAR) Request for Proposals

A local outreach firm will support Community Based Organizations participating in the second phase of STELLAR by planning and hosting one (1) local outreach event with each CBO (10 events total) that aims to educate the community about EVs, EV charging and charging infrastructure, and other community-specific concerns. The outreach firm will also develop marketing materials and strategy to conduct outreach alongside CBOs to their communities and build connections to local fleets.

Final proposals are due by 5 p.m. Central Daylight Time on October 14, 2024.

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Chicago seeing results from public support for Equitable Transit-Oriented Development local visions, expert advice
September 10, 2024

Public investment in local projects plus coaching and support proves a winning combination From the grand opening of a grocery cooperative in Rogers Park this July to a trade school and art hub project in Lawndale still on the drawing board, equitable transit-oriented development (ETOD) is inspiring some $350 million in new development projects across Chicago. Community-based organizations have the vision and local knowledge of what their neighborhoods need. Policy and planning... Continue reading »

 

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Equity and Smart Mobility

CNT
September 13, 2019

Transportation is central to quality of life and well-being, linking people to employment, goods and services, health care, education, social activities, recreation, and cultural activities. However, access to transportation options in the U.S. is not always equitable, leaving many communities of color, especially those of limited means, struggling to obtain reliable, frequent, and affordable transportation to meet everyday needs.

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Evanston cautiously embraces transit-oriented development to achieve climate goals

Daily Northwestern | September 27, 2024

A train at an Evanston station

Evanston might seem like a stereotypical college town — replete with bookstores, coffee shops, trendy restaurants and an abundance of apartments close to Northwestern. Looking closely, however, Evanston has two relatively unique assets: widespread access to consistent public transit and local amenities within walking distance.

That’s a result of transit-oriented development, which maximizes the amount of housing and commercial space adjacent to public transit stations. It’s gaining traction among city planners across the country as cities like San Francisco and Boston aim to meet climate goals.

 

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