Harlem station development controversy highlights barriers to creating equitable TOD
The land just north of the Blue Line stop would be a good location for dense transit-oriented development with affordable units, but instead it may get a car-wash and a drive-through cafe.
November 9, 2020
Lightfoot says her new infrastructure spending plan will focus on equity
Lightfoot is finalizing a multi-billion dollar capital spending plan that will reportedly help aldermen stretch their $1.32 million discretionary "menu" funds and create jobs for residents.
November 4, 2020
The 79th Street pop-up bus-only lanes are only a half-measure
Red paint and effective enforcement is needed to make the lanes work better and actually improve bus speeds.
October 28, 2020
CTA’s proposed 2021 includes no service cuts or fare hikes — for now
The 2021 budget will retain current fares and service levels. However, the budget is predicated on desired federal funds to make up for a $375 million COVID-related shortfall.
October 22, 2020
Cargo bikes: Is there anything they can’t carry?
Streetsblog Chicago assistant editor Courtney Cobbs was determined to carry home her new dresser home by cargo bike.
October 12, 2020
The way to better biking: San Jose’s bike plan should be a model for Chicago reboot
San Jose's Better Bike Plan offers a framework that Chicago would do well to emulate in order to create a bike plan that's more representative of current and would-be cyclists.
October 12, 2020
Electric cargo delivery bikes could be coming to a bike lane near you
All in all, allowing corporate delivery companies to deliver by bike is a step in the right direction for right-sizing the vehicles on our streets for the tasks at hand.
October 2, 2020
A Green New Deal for Illinois Transportation
California just outlawed the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035. Illinois should go way further than that with a comprehensive plan to reduce transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.
October 1, 2020
Chicago’s Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Plan is a stride forward
It's good to see the city moving towards spreading the benefits of transit-oriented development to more parts of the city and aiming towards an equitable implementation of it.
September 25, 2020
ATA: Here’s how to overcome obstacles to building a protected bike lane network in Chicago
Hurdles include lack of funding, staffing shortages at CDOT, lack of cooperation from IDOT, and opposition from community members and aldermen.
September 25, 2020
