James Porter
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Traditional Bike Messengers Want the Same Building Access Rights as Food Couriers
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Cyclists who deliver envelopes and blueprints say they shouldn't be singled out by being forced to enter buildings through loading docks and leave their bags with security.
CDOT Creates a New “Off-the-Shelf” Parklet Design, Installs a Prototype in Chatham
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The project was funded by a $30,000 Livable Communities grant from the AARP.
Judge Throws Out Bronzeville Community Leader’s “Biking While Black” Ticket
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While Bernard Loyd is glad to be done with the affair, he says zero-tolerance bike enforcement in communities of color is ultimately harmful to relations between police and residents.
CNT’s Jacky Grimshaw Discusses Her Career in Planning & Politics
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Grimshaw discussed her unorthodox career path, what she learned from working for Harold Washington, why the Transit Future campaign is currently stalled, and much more.
How Blackstone Bicycle Works Opens Doors for Black Youth
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At the "Blackstone Summer" teach-in, staff and students from the shop talked about why its programs are crucial.
Bikes Are a Key Part of Sunday’s “Blackstone Summer” Youth Empowerment Teach-in
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Sunday's block party at Experimental Station include Youth for Black Lives, Blackstone Bicycle Works, and more.
Cyclists of Color Weighed in on CPD Bike Ticketing at the Wheels of Justice Ride
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The Chicago Critical Mass route ended by occupying the streets by the main police headquarters.
Is Chicago a Good Bike City Nowadays? Bike to Work Rally Attendees Weigh in
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Residents say a cohesive network of high-quality, well maintained bike lanes is needed.
Oboi Reed: Transportation Planning Needs to Become Less “Stale, Pale, and Male”
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The Equiticity and Slow Roll Chicago leader discussed how to make the decision process more democratic
The Curb App Lets You Flag a Cab With the Ease of a Ride-Hailing Trip
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If you appreciate the convenience of using ride-share occasionally, but don't like what the technology is doing to the taxi industry, the Curb app offers an alternative to Uber and Lyft.
South Siders Share Their Thoughts on the Red Line Extension Project
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Residents discussed the plan to extend the Red Line to 130th, and weighed in on whether converting the Metra Electric line to rapid transit would be an adequate substitute.
Icicle Bicycles: Active Trans Celebrates Winter Cycling
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The advocacy group's annual Winter Bike to Work Day shows that all-season cycling is becoming mainstream in Chicago.