For decades, America's second-largest metropolis has been trying to build an efficient public transport system. In doing so, L.A. often gets in its own way.

Joliet, Illinois stands as a testament to the fact that midwestern charm and affordability can still coexist in today’s inflated economy. Joliet’s historic Union Station and railway system connect the ...

But in October, the Trump administration froze the Red Line grant dollars, citing the transit agency’s diversity requirements for contractors. Since then, the CTA has not been able to receive federal ...