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The city raised safety concerns about an open swim in the river and reached a compromise with the group planning the Sept. 22 event.
On the one hand, the state could increase transit spending to reach the "regional transit" model. On the other, commuters could see their travel times nearly double if the state does not commit more tax dollars to public transit.
RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard on Thursday joined the chorus of voices unhappy with the current design proposal that prioritizes cars over public transit.
Months ago, the CTA said it had fully funded the project, but Wednesday, the transit agency said it would sell bonds to help pay for the extension to 130th Street.