PathPath
  • Donate
  • Contact
  • About Us
  • Newsletter
    Follow Us:
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
Streetsblog Logo
    • HOME
    • USA
    • NYC
    • MASS
    • LA
    • CHI
    • SF
    • DEN
    • CAL
    • STREETFILMS
    • DONATE
Streetsblog Chicago Logo
  • Donate
  • Contact
  • About Us
  • Newsletter
    Follow Us:
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

James Porter

Recent Posts

A couple walks in Avalon Park. Photo: James Porter

Postcard from Chatham: How a Chicago community hard-hit by COVID-19 is holding up

By James Porter | Apr 21, 2020 | No Comments
The Far South Side community of Chatham has seen a greater-than-average number of coronavirus cases, but life goes on as residents go about their business on foot, by car, and by CTA.
The 111th/Pullman Metra Electric station. Photo: Jeff Zoline

At Pullman event, residents say pilot would make Metra accessible to more South Siders

By James Porter and John Greenfield | Feb 14, 2020 | No Comments
"Currently, [the Metra fare] prices a few folks out. A lot of people, especially in this area, can't afford it," said one attendee.
Last year's rally was a chilly 7 degrees. Photo: Active Trans

Want to show up for Active Trans’ Winter Bike Rally? Here’s a few cold-weather cycling tips

By James Porter | Jan 16, 2020 | No Comments
Show up to Daley Plaza by bike on Friday, January 24, from 7-9 a.m. and you'll get a free breakfast and schwag. Here are a couple of suggestions on what to wear and ride.
Photo: Jeff Zoline

South Siders are hopeful Halsted bus project will lead to faster, more reliable service

By James Porter and John Greenfield | Jan 10, 2020 | No Comments
Potential strategies to modernize service in this corridor include dedicated lanes, queue jumps, and Pace Pulse service.
Chicago's downtown Loop Link corridor is a rare example of space being taken away from drivers and allocated to transit riders in our city. Photo: John Greenfield

How the U.S. legal system supports car-dependence, and how we can change that

By James Porter and John Greenfield | Oct 21, 2019 | No Comments
Gregory Shill of the University of Iowa discussed his paper "Should Law Subsidize Driving?" at UIC.
A Roll N Peace ride. Photo: Think Outside Da Block

Last Roll N Peace ride of the summer promotes public safety, cancer prevention

By James Porter | Sep 11, 2019 | 1 Comment
"We're using cycling as the plan of action to address the mental health and wellness of the Englewood community," says co-organizer Lyana Funches.
James Porter on the 'L'.

Recent CTA Upgrades I Appreciate, and Other Aspects That Can Use Some Work

By James Porter | Jul 13, 2019 | 8 Comments
Bus Tracker and Train Tracker are a godsend, but we need more 24/7 bus service, and using Ventra is still a pain in the neck.
Cyclists pose with a giant check representing the $50 million a year the Illinois Legislature recently earmarked for walking and biking, at the urging of Active Trans. Photo: ATA

Today’s Rally Lauded The $50M a Year Earmark For Bike/Walk in the State Budget

By James Porter | Jun 21, 2019 | No Comments
During the event, cyclists shared their thoughts about what they'd like to see Lori Lightfoot do for biking.
Photo: Frank Rico

150 People Showed up for the Coldest Winter Bike Rally Ever

By James Porter | Feb 8, 2019 | No Comments
The promise of free cheesecake and coffee drew scores of cyclists to the celebration of cold-weather biking.
Big Marsh's bike park. Photo: Steven Vance

Party on 1/29 at Lagunitas Will Help Fund the Next Stage of Big Marsh’s Development

By James Porter | Jan 25, 2019 | No Comments
The campaign seeks to build the Southeast Side bike and nature space into a fully accessible 300-acre park with a perimeter trail, expanded singletrack, nine trails on the space's "Big Hill."
The new sky bridge. Photo: Jeff Zoline

North Terminal of 95th Station Opens, Emanuel Touts His Transit Wins

By James Porter and John Greenfield | Jan 6, 2019 | 1 Comment
Public art still needs to be installed to complete the station project. Meanwhile, Emanuel argued that his administration has done much to improve South Side CTA service.
Photo: CDOT

Blue Wave: A Serpentine Bike-Ped Bridge Opens at 41st Street

By James Porter | Dec 21, 2018 | 9 Comments
The span is the second of five planned bridges to improve lakefront access on the South Side.
Load more stories
      • Comment Moderation Policy
      • Our Funders
      • Staff
      • Donate
      • Sponsorship
        Follow Us:
      • Facebook
      • Twitter
      Streetsblog Chicago Logo