Casey Brazeal is a Chicago-based writer and planner. His background includes time as a research assistant at the Urban Transportation Center and as a reporter with a weekly column for Extra Newspaper in Chicago. He’s also published news stories and interviews for New City Newspaper, Vócalo Radio and Site Sketch 101. Casey received a Masters in Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois in Chicago. While at UIC Casey received a certificate in Public Transit Planning and Management.

Suburban Cycling and Walking Becoming More Dangerous
Chicago-land bikers and walkers are facing increased danger outside the city's center.

Oakland to Turn Vacant Properties into Affordable Housing
Oakland pilot program to buy up vacant lots and properties, whose owners have defaulted on their property taxes, to transform them into low- and medium-income housing.

Proof-of-Payment Transit Ruled Unconstitutional When Enforced by Police
Cleveland Municipal Court Judge Emanuella Groves ruled that the city's HealthLine must use civilians, not police, to check tickets.

Chicago Buses Slowing for Years
A new report from Active Transit Alliance outlines plans to get Chicago buses back up to speed.

Montreal's New Mayor Could Mean Big Changes for Transit
Valérie Plante campaigned on a platform that included many improvements for transit riders and bikers.