Advocates: Ending license revocation for traffic cam tickets is the right thing to do
Taking away people's licenses for failing to pay tickets doesn't necessarily make our streets safer, but it does cause economic hardship.
January 22, 2021
Will CDOT’s new strategic plan be a turning point for equitable transportation?
Hopefully CDOT’s strategic plan will produce more than just another report that sits on a shelf without leading to substantive change.
January 6, 2021
2020 saw some missed opportunities, but also milestones for walk/bike/transit
This year the city of Chicago failed to take advantage of the drop in traffic volumes to create pop-up bus and bike lanes on a widespread basis. Hopefully we'll see more improvements in 2021.
December 24, 2020
Natty Bwoy Bikes & Boards brings the joy of skateboarding to South Side youth
The shop, which opened in Bronzeville's Boxville shipping container market this summer, offers free laoner equipment and skateboarding clinics to kids.
December 17, 2020
Why the history of racism in transportation enforcement and planning still matters today
Mobility justice advocates discussed how the past must inform efforts to address present-day transportation inequities.
December 14, 2020
How have pandemic bus lanes worked out in Chicago, Boston, and SF?
TransitCenter, a foundation that works to improve transit in the United States, recently hosted the talk “Bus Lanes are Essential: Speeding Transit During COVID.”
December 3, 2020
Bike theft is up — here’s how you can secure your ride
We reached out to a few local bikes shop owners for words of wisdom on bike security that we could share with Streetsblog readers.
November 25, 2020
How can CTA riders stay warm while maintaining social distance?
Rather than crowding below outdoor platform heaters, tCTA recommends waiting in stationhouses, and using online tools to track arrivals. The agency also discussed the issue of homeless people sheltering on transit.
November 22, 2020
Lightfoot’s capital spending proposal includes earmarks for sidewalks and bikeways
$112 million will go towards sidewalk repairs and $49 million for “improvements to bike lanes, priority bus routes, and pavement markings.”
November 18, 2020
Racial justice and environmental groups hope to block Amazon warehouse in Bridgeport
“Green, livable, and healthy land uses and jobs are possible and can be envisioned together," the coalition says, citing concerns about heavy truck traffic on safety and air quality.
November 17, 2020
