Judge Throws Out Bronzeville Community Leader’s “Biking While Black” Ticket
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.
September 27, 2018
CNT’s Jacky Grimshaw Discusses Her Career in Planning & Politics
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.
September 17, 2018
How Blackstone Bicycle Works Opens Doors for Black Youth
At the "Blackstone Summer" teach-in, staff and students from the shop talked about why its programs are crucial.
August 13, 2018
Bikes Are a Key Part of Sunday’s “Blackstone Summer” Youth Empowerment Teach-in
Sunday's block party at Experimental Station include Youth for Black Lives, Blackstone Bicycle Works, and more.
August 9, 2018
Cyclists of Color Weighed in on CPD Bike Ticketing at the Wheels of Justice Ride
The Chicago Critical Mass route ended by occupying the streets by the main police headquarters.
July 30, 2018
Is Chicago a Good Bike City Nowadays? Bike to Work Rally Attendees Weigh in
Residents say a cohesive network of high-quality, well maintained bike lanes is needed.
July 19, 2018
Oboi Reed: Transportation Planning Needs to Become Less “Stale, Pale, and Male”
The Equiticity and Slow Roll Chicago leader discussed how to make the decision process more democratic
June 6, 2018
The Curb App Lets You Flag a Cab With the Ease of a Ride-Hailing Trip
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.
April 9, 2018
South Siders Share Their Thoughts on the Red Line Extension Project
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.
February 14, 2018
Icicle Bicycles: Active Trans Celebrates Winter Cycling
The advocacy group's annual Winter Bike to Work Day shows that all-season cycling is becoming mainstream in Chicago.
January 29, 2018
