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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 »

MATI: Mobility, Access, & Transportation Insecurity

Supporting agencies and nonprofits as they find ways to make transportation cost less and work better for everyone more »

What Evanston Green Homes Taught Us About Equitable Climate Action
July 16, 2026

Climate action is often measured in tons of carbon reduced. But for families, its impact can be much more personal. It can mean lower utility bills, a safer electrical system, or a home that stays comfortable during extreme weather. It can also mean that residents can live in their homes without fear of negative health consequences. These are the kinds of changes made possible through Evanston Green Homes, a pilot program that provided no-cost health, safety, energy-efficiency, and... Continue reading »

 

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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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