Archive for July, 2007

Tuesday, July 24th, 2007

Join the Transit Future Campaign in Springfield

CNT and other transit advocates have pointed out the importance of a sound public transit system in mitigating climate change. We have shown that the cuts in service resulting from the so-called “doomsday scenarios” will lead to increased household transportation costs throughout Northeastern Illinois. We are at a crossroads for the future: If Chicago is going to be a remain a world-class city, it needs high-quality mass transit.

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Monday, July 9th, 2007

Green Infrastructure Saves Money and Improves Greater Chicago’s Water Quality

On July 12, CNT was at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) presenting recommendations for green best practices in stormwater management.
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CNT Updates

June 2008

Place Matters! From testifying before a congressional committee and providing the most fuel efficient neighborhoods to Forbes, to updating our Housing + Transportation Affordability Index with current gas costs and expanding I-GO car sharing as a option to owning a car.

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