Overview

• Carney will step down as CDOT commissioner on July 3, 2025, citing family and personal reasons.
• Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed Carney in December 2023 after he served as acting commissioner for months.
• Carney’s resignation follows a series of high-profile exits under Johnson’s administration, including Aviation Commissioner Jamie Rhee and Park District Superintendent Rosa Escareno.
• The Chicago Department of Transportation manages more than 4,000 miles of streets, over 400 miles of bike lanes and trails, and partnerships like Divvy and the city’s e-scooters.
• As of June 20, no successor has been named to lead the department after Carney’s departure.