Monday, January 9th, 2012
CNT recently contributed to a report by Oberlin College that lays the analytical roadmap for a healthy, efficient, and sustainable energy economy in the city of Oberlin and throughout Northern Ohio.
CNT helped develop a sustainable transportation plan to reduce carbon emissions in the city of Oberlin over the next 40 years. After the jump, you can see the 10 strategies to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050. Read more »
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Friday, January 6th, 2012
In support of CNT’s community development partner, the South Suburban Mayors and Manager’s Association (SSMMA), CNT is posting a Request for Proposals (RFP). SSMMA has received a seed capital grant from HUD’s Sustainable Communities Challenge Grant program to establish the Southland Community Development Fund. SSMMA seeks an organization or coalition of organizations that possesses the qualifications and wants to perform the duties detailed in the RFP to become the Fund Manager of this emerging fund.
Download the RFP ››
Download Attachment A: Fundamental Structural Proposals for the Southland Community Development Fund from Chicago Area and Southland Financial Advisors ››
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Thursday, January 5th, 2012
Incentive encourages transit use, cost savings, and convenience with joint card
CHICAGO (January 5, 2011)—Between now and February 29, people who sign up for a joint Chicago Card Plus I-GO card for use on the CTA and in I-GO Car Sharing vehicles will receive $50 in transit credit and a heavily discounted I-GO membership. The Chicago Card Plus I-GO card is the only one of its kind in the nation, allowing a seamless transfer between public transit and a car sharing vehicle.
Participants can enroll at http://tinyurl.com/ye6flbe.
“If you’ve been thinking about ditching your car and simplifying your life with transit and car sharing, there’s never been a better time to make the leap,” said Kathryn Tholin, director of Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT), which is administering the incentive program on behalf of Cook County. “Owning a car is expensive, a hassle, and can have a large carbon footprint. Using integrated transit and car sharing instead of owning a car is good for people’s budgets, stress levels, and the environment.”
“CTA has long supported initiatives that reduce emissions and promote sustainability–two main goals of the transit services we offer,” CTA President Forrest Claypool said. “Public transit is an environmentally friendly mode of transportation, and car sharing is a great complement to transit.”
“We’re pleased to be able to offer this terrific deal to people who want to reduce their transportation costs and get around more sustainably,” said Sharon Feigon, CEO of I-GO, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization whose members pay for cars by the hour, with gas and insurance included. “Affordable, environmental, integrated transportation is what I-GO is all about.”
Chicago Card Plus I-GO Incentive at a Glance:
- Ends February 29, 2012
- Applicants must be new I-GO members and pass a driving record check
- I-GO membership is $15 (a savings of $60)
- $50 in transit fare credit loaded to card within 10 days after application approval.
Learn more at http://tinyurl.com/ye6flbe.
The Cook County Department of Environmental Control is administering the program in coordination with CNT. Funding for this initiative is made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to promote sustainable transportation options.
CONTACT:
Emily Robinson, Center for Neighborhood Technology, erobinson@cnt.org, 773-269-4043
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Founded in 1978, CNT is a Chicago-based think-and-do tank that works nationally to advance urban sustainability by researching, inventing and testing strategies that use resources more efficiently and equitably. Its programs focus on transportation, energy, water, community development, and climate. Visit www.cnt.org for more information.
The CTA operates the nation’s second-largest public transportation system and covers the City of Chicago and 40 surrounding suburbs. On an average weekday, approximately 1.6 million rides are taken on the CTA.
I-GO Car Sharing is dedicated to creating a robust and seamlessly integrated transportation system that is ubiquitous, convenient, and affordable for individuals, and provides the region with expanded economic development opportunities and exemplary environmental performance. I-GO is an affiliate of the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT). http://www.igocars.org/
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