CNT and I-GO Car Sharing are encouraged by the announcement today of Mayor-Elect Rahm Emanuel’s appointments to key transportation positions. Former Cook County Commissioner Forrest Claypool will become CTA president and bring a management track record that will serve the CTA well. Terry Peterson will provide continuity as the chairman of the Chicago Transit Board, a position he’s held since 2009. Gabe Klein, former director of the District of Columbia’s Department of Transportation, will become the next commissioner of the Chicago Department of Transportation.

“We’re heartened that Mayor-Elect Emanuel is acting quickly to make these critical appointments so they can get started implementing his transition committee’s recommendations,” said Scott Bernstein, CNT president. “Emanuel has put together a strong team, and we’re encouraged they’ll be committed to ideas and innovations that increase transportation options—transit, car sharing, biking and walking—that lower the cost of living for residents.”

“In particular, we’ll be pushing for the transportation team to implement priorities such as transit-oriented development that includes transit-oriented car sharing offered by nonprofit I-GO,” said Bernstein. “It’s also imperative that Claypool and Peterson find the necessary funding to repair and expand the region’s public transit system, putting the Red Line extension at the top of their list.”

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