The Presidential Climate Action Project (PCAP) delivered the State of the Climate paper to the White House this morning with a very impressive list of signatories. The list includes two Nobel Laureates, a number of the nation’s top climate scientists and policy experts, mayors, and business leaders. CNT’s President and member of the PCAP Steering Committee Scott Bernstein is one of the signatories.
Good news for transit riders and advocates: CTA “Doomsday” has been averted through the Illinois Legislature’s $530 million plan to cover the CTA’s operating expenses. Just what do you need to know about this bill now as it stands right now?
A bill substantially similar to the much lauded SB 572 just passed in the Senate. This bill provides a permanent funding solution for transit in Northeastern Illinois, reforms the governing structure of the region’s transit agencies, and sorts out the CTA pension mess. The additional funds it provides come from a quarter-percent sales tax increase in the region.
2007 was a busy year for CNT - with implementation of new programs and expansion of existing ones, research and reporting, and lots of planning for the future in the year of our 30th anniversary! As we prepare for a new and exciting year, we wanted to also reflect on our successes this past year. With your support, in 2008 we can continue to work to make environmental and economic sustainability a reality in Chicago and across the country.
CNT is a creative think-and-do tank that combines rigorous research with the implementation of effective solutions. CNT works across disciplines and issues, including transportation and community development, energy, natural resources, and climate change.
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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