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DAC Mapping Tool

The DAC Mapping Tool highlights state-defined disadvantaged communities (DACs) under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program in six... more »

RainReady®

RainReady helps individuals, businesses, and communities find solutions to the problem of urban flooding. more »

Transportation Equity Network Bus Priority Engagements

We're bringing a racial-equity and mobility-justice approach to learning how strategies like bus stops, bus lanes, and more bus-friendly... more »

CNT Shares Urban Flooding Lessons with City Council.
September 23, 2026

At a recent subject matter hearing, CNT staff member Miriam Savad called on the City to use vulnerability data to guide infrastructure investments, strengthen coordination across agencies, and build a more comprehensive system of prevention and recovery. Drawing on our work with the Flooding and Sewage Coalition, the Flooding and Sewage Vulnerability Index, and Chicago’s flood sensor pilot, we emphasized that the communities facing the greatest cumulative risks should be prioritized as the... 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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