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How the DNC is affecting transit, walking, and biking

The Democratic National Convention has brought temporary O'Hare shuttle train service to Metra's NCS line, including on weekends, but it's also creating obstructions for people walking and biking.

August 15, 2024

SUMC’s Bike Chicago Evaluation Report highlights benefits of CDOT bicycle giveaway, need for safer streets

"With more people in the street, we'll create more advocates for better infrastructure," noted Equiticity's Jose Manuel Almanza.

August 13, 2024

IDOT discusses why they’re recommending an NDLSD rebuild without dedicated transit lanes

While IDOT implied that having 25 percent less road capacity for cars on the lakefront is a defect of the proposal for dedicated transit lanes, it's actually a feature.

August 13, 2024

Learning about social justice and environmental issues on the Lawndale Soulidarity Bike Ride

Equiticity joined forces with LVEJO and Únete La Villita on this event to help strengthen connections between Black and Latino communities in North Lawndale and Little Village.

August 12, 2024

Save Our Lakefront Rally draws huge crowd to Redefine the Drive open house, demanding a people-friendly DLSD layout

The advocates and elected officials who attended and spoke are upset that IDOT and CDOT's current plan simply rebuilds the 8-lane shoreline highway with no transit lanes.

August 9, 2024