# Portage’s Future: Transit, Safety, and Growth | Chicago News

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Podcast: [Chicago News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463314)
Published: 2026-09-13T19:51:35+00:00
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## Resource

Portage is crafting its first comprehensive plan since 2009, and residents are speaking up—especially about public transit, which Mayor Austin Bonta says is vital for seniors and everyone who can’t rely on a car. The city’s weighing options: expanding bus routes from nearby towns or launching its own service to reduce car dependence. Beyond transit, folks want more trees, bike lanes, safer sidewalks, downtown mixed-use spaces, and affordable housing for all ages. Crime, street conditions, and balancing new housing with open space and parks are top priorities. Another public input session is coming in November, where residents can review a draft and weigh in before the plan heads to City Council next year. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/13/transit-roundabouts-likely-portages-wish-list/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2d181890b8c71300 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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