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@betterstreetschicago.orgThis is an exciting new era of public transit in Chicago! We’ve got big ideas and big dreams — and in order to turn them into reality, we’re going to need you’re help. Take action with us and get in the fight!
@betterstreetschicago.org4️⃣ Provide public comment at the next NITA Board meeting on Thursday, October 15th to make clear your expectations of them
@betterstreetschicago.org3️⃣ Attend NITA’s Open House on Wednesday, October 14th to learn more about the new agency and provide direct feedback
@betterstreetschicago.org2️⃣ Take the NITA budget survey by Friday, October 16th to tell them what YOU want them to prioritize
@betterstreetschicago.org🚨Take action to set the budget priorities for NITA! There are 4 ways you can make an impact THIS WEEK.
1️⃣ Sign our letter urging the board to fulfill the promise of NITA: savetransit.org/nita-board-letter-fall-2026
@brooklynspoke.bsky.socialReposted by @betterstreetschicago.orgOne thing that stuck with me from this episode is Leerhsen's comments about the intimacy of transit when it comes to parents and kids. Being able to have your kid sit on your lap and share a moment with them is something truly wonderful about it and not at all possible in a car.
@betterstreetschicago.org👏👏👏 We couldn’t agree more!
@starlinechicago.bsky.socialReposted by @betterstreetschicago.orgThere is a “missing middle” of urban mobility but it ain’t Waymo: it’s regional rail starlinechicago.substack.com/p/the-missin...
@bedubble.bsky.socialReposted by @betterstreetschicago.orgDivvy needs to be integrated into NITA
@betterstreetschicago.orglearn something new everyday….
@betterstreetschicago.orgDivvy is a critical transportation resource for our city, and we fully support its continued growth and expansion across our region. Every Divvy trip is one less car trip, to the benefit of everyone! Stay tune for more ways you can support bike share coming soon!
@betterstreetschicago.orgJamie Rhee (former Chicago Department of Aviation Commissioner) has been appointed Interim Executive Director of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority. She has stated that she does not intend to seek the permanent role.
@betterstreetschicago.orgTom Kotarac has been appointed the first Chair of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority board.
@betterstreetschicago.orgDept. Gov Bria Scudder is in attendance as well.
@betterstreetschicago.orgIf you’d like to follow the board meeting live today, it is live streaming on NITA’s board meeting YouTube channel:
@betterstreetschicago.orgWe are delivering an ongoing letter to the new NITA Board that you can sign, urging them to deliver on the promise of NITA for the modern and abundant transit that Chicagoans demand and deserve. Sign our letter today!
@betterstreetschicago.orgPresent in the room are Cook County President Preckwinkle, Sen. Villivalam, Rep. Buckner, Mayor of Chicago’s CoS Cristina Pacione-Zayas, IDOT Secretary Biagi.
@betterstreetschicago.orgThe first @nitachicago.bsky.social board meeting is officially underway!
This is an tremendous new era full of opportunity — but the promise of NITA will only ever be as good as our commitment to seeing it through.
@starlinechicago.bsky.socialReposted by @betterstreetschicago.org"The community is ready, ripe with ideas like bus rapid transit, modernizing Metra for regional rail, crosstown rail via a tunnel, and more. It’s critical you work with community and advocacy partners to not just maintain the status quo, but plan what our transit will become."
@betterstreetschicago.orgJoin us at the first NITA board meeting on Thursday, September 10th at 9am. In person or virtual. RSVP, and oncd details are set, we’ll let you know so you’re ready to make your voice heard!
