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Permalink Reply by globalguy on November 4, 2013 at 1:24pm

+1 and they should start an actual bike advocacy group in this city of ours ... 

h' $550 said:

You're right. Anyone with an issue that doesn't fall under "Ooooh, didya hear Gabe Klein is leaving? I wonder what happened? I bet he was forced out" should start a seperate discussion for it.

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Permalink Reply by Tom Dworzanski on November 4, 2013 at 6:59pm

I liked the guy. He responded personally to my transpiration post on Twitter in the late evening. It showed me that he genuinely cared about his role.

I don't know anything about whether or not he was forced out, but if he was forced out it must have been for a reason and that reason may be clear if we see something immediately change after his replacement takes over. If his policies all continue, I'd guess there's a good chance he really did just want to move on.

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Permalink Reply by Duppie on November 5, 2013 at 7:47am

Well, gotta give it to h'. Once again he was correct..

Clearly, Klein got forced to resign over this mess-up ;)

http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/23539820-761/new-loop-bus-rapid-...

h' $550 said:

After leaving CDOT, Klein said he plans to take his wife on a vacation, then go to work on developing a couple of private-sector business plans that promote transportation technology.

I can't think of a better way to say "forced to resign."

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Permalink Reply by globalguy on November 5, 2013 at 8:22am

+! You folks just aren't "happy happy joy joy" enough to be wrong about the "Chicago Way" of doing things.

Duppie said:

Well, gotta give it to h'. Once again he was correct..

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Permalink Reply by Andrew Bedno on November 5, 2013 at 9:25am

I've followed Gabe's doings pretty closely, read his work in past cities, met him at MBAC and bike to work rallies, subscribed to his Twitter feed, am Facebook friends with him, etc.  And I suspected nothing more than that he was at a good stopping point, what with all the major initiatives well rolling, and genuinely got a really good offer on some other project in the private sector.  He needs no excuses, cover nor facesaving.  Thanks Gabe!  Our gratitude and best wishes, and I'm sure we'll hear lots more from you.

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Permalink Reply by Duppie on November 5, 2013 at 9:39am

Wait, is Ashland BRT dead? That is news. Once again, h' delivers.

Better go tell Roger Romanelli...

h' $550 said:

Is this a first announcement of a plan for a downtown BRT corridor? All I've heard about is Western and Ashland.  Is Ashland dead?
 
Duppie said:

Well, gotta give it to h'. Once again he was correct..

Clearly, Klein got forced to resign over this mess-up ;)

http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/23539820-761/new-loop-bus-rapid-...

h' $550 said:

After leaving CDOT, Klein said he plans to take his wife on a vacation, then go to work on developing a couple of private-sector business plans that promote transportation technology.

I can't think of a better way to say "forced to resign."

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Permalink Reply by yaj 7.4 on December 31, 2013 at 5:07am

MAYOR EMANUEL ANNOUNCES  REBEKAH SCHEINFELD TO BE NEW COMMISSIONER  OF THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Experienced Leader with Extensive Transportation Background to Take Reins at CDOT and Continue The Mayor’s Record of Expanding Transportation Option for All Chicagoans

 

Mayor Rahm Emanuel today appointed Rebekah Scheinfeld to be the new commissioner of the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and will submit her nomination for City Council approval.

 

“In two and a half years, Chicago has become a national leader in expanding transportation options and rebuilding infrastructure. Rebekah will continue to build on our successful record and ensure that every Chicagoan has access to world-class transportation systems,” said Mayor Emanuel. “Her strong management and planning skills will bring a lot to the agency as it continues the critical work of making sure Chicago has a strong, vibrant, accessible transportation network.”

 

Scheinfeld is currently the Chief Planning Officer and a Senior Vice President at the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), where she handles the CTA’s strategic planning for major capital projects and new transit service. Scheinfeld has led efforts to plan for the reconstruction of the Red Line – including 95^th Street Station, reconstruction of the north section of the Red Line, and the southern extension – and for potential Bus Rapid Transit corridors. She also oversees service planning and scheduling for the bus and rail system, as well as the agency’s federal, state and local capital grants program. 

 

“I am grateful to Mayor Emanuel for the opportunity to serve as commissioner of CDOT, and I look forward to continuing to modernize and improve the city’s transportation systems,” Scheinfeld said. “Chicago has proven itself as one of the most innovative, dynamic cities in its approach to transportation, and I am committed to cultivating this spirit of innovation to implement even more creative and effective ways to plan, build and maintain the public way.”

 

Scheinfeld is an attorney, having worked previously at Mayer Brown, representing public and private sector clients on major infrastructure and transportation projects. She also worked for East Lake Management & Development Corp. as a Senior Development Manager of mixed-income housing and for the New York City Parks Department as Director of Government Relations and Operations Coordinator.  Scheinfeld has a BA in Urban Studies from Brown University and both her JD and MBA from Northwestern University.  

 

Scheinfeld’s appointment is subject to City Council approval. She will begin in an interim capacity in late January.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on December 31, 2013 at 5:20am

Kevin C said:

Here comes the full court press for Ashland and Central Loop BRT.

yaj 7.4 said:

MAYOR EMANUEL ANNOUNCES  REBEKAH SCHEINFELD TO BE NEW COMMISSIONER  OF THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Experienced Leader with Extensive Transportation Background to Take Reins at CDOT and Continue The Mayor’s Record of Expanding Transportation Option for All Chicagoans

 

Mayor Rahm Emanuel today appointed Rebekah Scheinfeld to be the new commissioner of the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and will submit her nomination for City Council approval.

 

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Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on December 31, 2013 at 5:41am

I hope she rides a bike!

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