Tuesday evening, the Indianapolis House of Representatives voted 96-0 to send House Bill 1618 on to the Indiana Senate. The measure, authored by Rep. Hal Slager, creates a state grant program to fund expansion of the South Shore along the West Lake...

One question we hear about expanding commuter rail to Chicago is, why depend on Chicago for our jobs? Why not focus on creating good-paying jobs right here in Northwest Indiana? The answer is that expanding rail will not only improve access to jobs...

How will expanding commuter rail in Northwest Indiana benefit those in cities and towns on or near the new line? A recent study suggests that it will increase property values and, for those riding the trains, reduce transportation costs. A 2013 study...

Despite frigid winter temperatures, contractors working on the rail relocation and runway expansion project at the Gary/Chicago International Airport are 90% done removing the old railroad tracks and earthen berm that have blocked the runway...

Legislation being considered by the Indiana House would continue to provide state support to the Regional Development Authority (RDA) for expansion of commuter rail in Northwest Indiana. State Rep. Hal Slager, R-Schererville, this week filed House...

We open 2015 with encouraging news from East Chicago, where the latest RDA-funded Marquette Plan projects are on schedule to be completed by this Spring. A groundbreaking occurred in October for the project that is expected to enhance the downtown...

Expanding local and commuter bus services is under examination in multiple communities. In November, the Regional Development Authority (RDA) hosted an update on the Gary Public Transit Corporation's (GPTC) Livable Broadway initiative. Livable...

Indiana State Senate Budget Committee examines the value and ROI of the RDA. RDA President and CEO Bill Hanna had an opportunity to speak this morning to a group of leaders from the Lake Area United Way about the case for continued state investment...

Marquette Park will host its first air show since getting a $30 million makeover. The Gary air show is returning to Marquette Park in July of 2015, Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson announced at a press conference at the Marquette Pavilion yesterday....

Sherri Ziller honored as the 2014 Up and Coming Woman in Economic Development Our weekly update is a little late this week, but there's a great reason why! RDA Chief Operating Office Sherri Ziller was one of the 25 women recognized at the 4th Annual...