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What’s the fastest way from O’Hare to the DNC: CTA or Metra? The race is on!

SBC's Igor Studenkov and John Greenfield competed against each other on the Blue Line and the temporary O'Hare shuttle train.

August 21, 2024

With the passing of Dennis McClendon, 67, Chicago has lost a great historian and cartographer

Friends remember Dennis for his encyclopediac knowledge of our city's past and its geography, but also his generosity with know-how and transportation-related mementos.

August 21, 2024

Eyes on the street: Completing the DNC Security Perimeter Ride by bicycle

Yesterday afternoon, I took a spin on the closest streets surrounding the Democratic National Convention that police were allowing non-attendees to access.

August 20, 2024

Is your most convenient Divvy docking station full? It just got less annoying for members to park an e-bike or e-scooter.

As the system celebrates its 1,000th station, they've gotten rid of the $1.20 out-of-station parking charge for members locking up within 40 meters of a full docking station.

August 19, 2024