Today, we’re looking at two spots that might initially seem like opposites: a nostalgic ode to the 1980s NASCAR aesthetic, and a starry-eyed love-letter to an autonomous driving future that America is nowhere near achieving.

America’s Most Toxic Car Ads: Dodge Truancy v. Mercedes Benz E-Class

<p>In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local and national publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city and region on foot, bike, bus, and train.</p>


John Greenfield

Streetsblog Chicago

Archer NIMBY Claudia Zuno, an ally of Trump apologists Urban Center and Ald. Lopez, is running for alder, with a plan to “Remove obstructive bike lanes”

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, February 17

Today’s Headlines for Monday, January 26

Today’s Headlines for Friday, December 19

Today’s Headlines for Thursday, December 4

Don’t let the motorheads remove Complete Streets infrastructure. Consider chipping in to help SBC fight for better walk/bike/transit.

lede_post_card_default

lede_post_card_stacked

lede_post_card_featured_post

lede_post_card_featured_post_3:2

lede_post_card_featured_post_1:1

lede_post_card_featured_posts_hero

lede_post_card_featured_posts_hero_3:2

lede_post_card_featured_posts_hero_1:1

lede_post_card_featured_posts_sidebar

lede_post_card_highlighted_post

lede_post_card_horizontal_a

lede_post_card_horizontal_c

lede_post_card_related_post

lede_post_card_square

lede_article_featured_16x9

lede_article_featured_16x9_full_width

lede_article_featured_3x2

lede_article_featured_3x2_full_width

lede_article_featured_1x1

lede_article_featured_1x1_full_width

lede_article_featured_flexible

lede_article_featured_flexible_full_width

lede_article_content

lede_article_content_wide_width

lede_article_content_full_width

lede_byline_avatar_post_card

lede_byline_avatar_highlight

lede_profile_coral_avatar

lede_logo

lede_logo_banner

lede_logo_footer_banner

lede_logo_simple_header

lede_sponsorship_logo

lede_sponsorship_logo_river_card

lede_sponsorship_homepage_card_logo

lede_sponsorship_homepage_card

lede_leaderboard

Streetsblog Network

Vance: Contact &amp; Donate

Connecting people to information about how to improve walking, biking, and transit

Freeman Kevenides – Top Banner Ad Template

Sustainable Transportation Advocacy

Ad Embargo

Today's stories are presented by Freeman Kevenides Law Firm.

Freeman Kevenides – Top Banner

Transit Tees

Ad for Transit Tees's new city-building tile game called 1893

River – Transit Tees

Keating Law Offices

Today’s Headlines for Monday, February 16

Smoking on CTA

“Streetsblog Chicago versus smoking on the CTA,” part two: A sociology student, a lung health advocate, and a transportation expert share their POVs

Today’s Headlines for Friday January 13

Lisa Phillips

Safe Streets

Making Chicago a safer, more pleasant place to get around is no joke. “Safe Streets: The Comedy Show” creators discuss their goals.

Become a subscriber today to get unlimited access

Thanks for reading!

Kea Wilson

post

49th Ward says the car-free Glenwood Alfresco block is going back to drivers on weekdays. Nearby Jarvis Square will stay car-free.

layout

core/post-content

Default (Ad)

Register to continue