A good overview from @apnews.com of Trump admin's funding pause for Chicago's Red Line Extension because of US DOT's complaint that CTA is using "race-based contracting."
The contracting approach CTA used was mandated by US DOT & Congress.
The pause will increase costs, lengthen project timelines.
apnews.com
Trump pauses $2.1B for Chicago infrastructure projects, leveraging shutdown to pressure Democrats
White House budget director Russ Vought says the Trump administration will withhold $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects, expanding funding fights that have targeted Democratic areas durin...