“In 1978, I envisioned creating Center for Neighborhood Technology out of a belief that we needed new institutions that put communities and professionals on an equal footing.”
~ Scott Bernstein, CNT Founder
Transportation Equity Network
The Transportation Equity Network (TEN) is a coalition of community groups, equitable transportation advocates, civic organizations, and other stakeholders in Chicago and suburban Cook County who will work with decision-makers to embed racial equity and mobility justice into transportation via community-driven decisions and investments.
Our Work
Publication
topics: Transportation
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...
Project
topics: Technical Assistance, Transportation
Supporting agencies and nonprofits as they find ways to make transportation cost less and work better for everyone
Story
topics: Transportation
Since 2019, members of the Transportation Equity Network (TEN) coalition have stayed true to its mission to increase interaction between BIPOC-led community-based organizations (CBOs) in historically disinvested communities with transportation decision-makers. Based in part on our experience...
Story
topics: Policy, Transportation
Last year we made news by simply counting the number of trucks and buses that go through our neighborhoods. We’ve continued counting and we’re working now to use truck count data to model diesel exhaust pollution. We’re also continuing to share the data in community and to make the data more...
Tool
topics: Policy, Transportation
What are the best ways to track success when community residents and organizations consult with government agencies?
Story
topics: Transportation
A room full of constituents from Brighton Park, Pilsen, McKinley Park, Rogers Park, La Villita, and other neighboring communities gathered in the McKinley Park Fieldhouse May 29 to discuss the future of Western Avenue public transit – a kick off in a spring and summer of work to advocate for...
Project
topics: Transportation
We're bringing a racial-equity and mobility-justice approach to learning how strategies like bus stops, bus lanes, and more bus-friendly intersections can help Chicagoans travel faster and more reliably.
Publication
topics: Equitable Transit Oriented Development, Transportation
The lack of connected high-quality, affordable housing and transit infrastructure exacerbates economic and racial inequities in our cities. It also contributes to increased toxic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions while perpetuating racial segregation. This new report walks through the...
Publication
topics: Climate, Transportation
In 2023, CNT co-implemented three green infrastructure demonstration projects in Chicago as Nature Near Transit, an extension of our Climate & Cultural Resilience program. This work threads the many benefits of green stormwater infrastructure with local art, place keeping, meaningful community...
Story
topics: Environmental Justice, Transportation
The United States spends more than $200 billion annually on transportation system operations, maintenance, and capital projects. Could feedback from people who live and help lead community-based organizations in the places where those funds are being spent help ensure better investment and funding...
Strengthening Transit Through Community Partnerships
