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James Porter

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A #6 Chicago Avenue bus in a temporary pop-up bus lane in West Town. Photo: John Greenfield

Residents weighed in on where bus lanes should go at Better Streets for Buses meeting

By James Porter | May 13, 2022 | No Comments
This proposed bus priority zone network – which includes 45 neighborhood corridors, plus 16 city corridors – is being considered with an eye on bus ridership, speeds and frequency, as well as demographic and socio-economic factors.
Rodents beware: Squirrel attack survivor Alderman Howard Brookins Jr., wearing a "Punisher" t-shirt, rides  a Divvy at today's presser. Photo: James Porter

CDOT says Divvy expansion is finally happening, almost a year behind schedule

By John Greenfield and James Porter | Jul 16, 2020 | No Comments
The expansion will include 66 new stations and 3,500 additional bikes, including a mix of blue standard Divvy cycles and black electric bikes.
A cold-weather Kidical Mass ride several years ago, put on as part of the Bike Winter movement. Photo via Michael Burton, the Santa with the striped hat.

Learn all-season cycling skills at tomorrow’s Bike Winter 20th anniversary celebration

By James Porter | Dec 3, 2019 | No Comments
The Bike Winter organization, which promotes cold-weather pedaling, is kicking off a new era with presentations on how to get the most out of your bike this winter.
Riding one of the new Divvies in Golden Gate park. Photo: James Porter

Far South Siders Weigh in on the New Electric Divvy Bikes at We Keep You Rollin’s Ride

By James Porter | Jul 29, 2019 | 3 Comments
Riverdale residents say they hope that Divvy bikes become as ubiquitous on the Far South Side as in more privileged parts of town.
Mark Thompson of Teamwork Englewood and Deborah Payne from Oak Street health wear orange headbands to raise awareness of gun violence and honor the victims. 500 of the headbands were distributed at the ride by the anti-violence organizations Moms Demand Action & GPac. Photo: James Porter

The Roll N Peace Ride Spread a Message of Unity in Englewood

By James Porter | Jun 17, 2019 | 1 Comment
Dozens of people turned out for a ride that highlighted the positive aspects of the South Side community.
Hall, Sriraj, Grimshaw, Oberhauser, Quandt, and Kopp. Photo: Edward  M. Bury

Transportation Experts Discuss the Challenges Chicago Will Face in the Next 30 Years

By James Porter | May 6, 2019 | 16 Comments
They say land use and traffic safety issues are increasingly urgent concerns as we attempt to plan a safer, more, efficient, and more equitable future transportation system.
James Porter

My Experiences as a Black Man Navigating the Streets of Chicago

By James Porter | Apr 19, 2019 | 4 Comments
Streetsblog reporter James Porter, the son of a policeman, discusses how police profiling has affected his travels through the city.
The old station has been demolished and the new north terminal is beginning to take shape. Photo: James Porter

Eyes on the Street: Checking in on the 95th Street Station Rehab

By James Porter and John Greenfield | Aug 24, 2018 | 1 Comment
Transit riders weigh in on the current state of the the station, the final design, and plans for public art.
Anton Seals on the embankment that could become the Englewood Line. Photo: James Porter

How to Make Sure the Englewood Line Trail Is a Real Asset for the Community

By James Porter | May 8, 2018 | 10 Comments
Anton Seals from Grow Greater Englewood discusses the importance of respecting the neighborhood's history, and learning from the mistakes of The 606.
Jahmal Cole and Darryl Holliday speaking at MPC event about CTA, segregation, and Cole's organization. Photo: Audrey Wennink/MPC

Youth Organization Founder Jahmal Cole Said CTA Should Be Free

By James Porter | Mar 16, 2018 | 45 Comments
"Out of all the big ideas," said Cole, "I think it should be free, and it should be extended.
A Divvy station by Kennedy-King College in Englewood. Photo: John Greenfield

New DePaul Report Takes a Deep Dive Into Divvy Data

By James Porter | Dec 20, 2017 | 6 Comments
The study focuses on use patterns in outlying neighborhoods, Oak Park and Evanston.
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