May 8, 2019

Statement from Mayor Emanuel on CDOT Commissioner Scheinfeld

Mayor's Press Office    312.744.3334

“Rebekah Scheinfeld has been an invaluable partner, a visionary leader and a dedicated public servant who has served the residents of every Chicago community with integrity and responsibility for eight years. Commissioner Scheinfeld’s tenure, first at the CTA and for the last five years at CDOT, has been defined by a passion for public service and distinguished by a determination to strengthen Chicago for the future. From the Riverwalk to more than a hundred miles of protected bike lanes, new CTA stations to new bridges connecting South Side communities to the Lakefront, new streetscapes to modern streetlights, Rebekah Scheinfeld has pioneered projects that make our great city a safer and brighter place to live, work and raise a family. Her legacy will stand the test of time throughout Chicago.”

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