Transit & Infrastructure

Mobility is the economic engine of the city. We cover the financial mechanics of the RTA, the physical realities of mega-projects, and the policies dictating the future of movement in Chicago.

Red Line Extension Economics

Tracking the $3.6B project and its Transit TIF funding mechanism.

O'Hare Terminal 2 Redevelopment

The cost overruns threatening the global hub.

The 2026 Fiscal Cliff

What happens when the ARPA transit funds run dry.

Tool: Transit TIF ROI Calculator

Model the tax increment generated by infrastructure improvements over a 23-year lifespan.

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