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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