Lynda Lopez
Recent Posts
An Open Letter to Lori From South Side Youth Requesting Free Transit for CPS Students
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Students from Back of the Yards College Prep asked the new mayor to make riding the CTA free for students to encourage attendance and reduce car emissions.
Pedestrian Deaths Are Down 40%, but a March Bike Fatality Went Unreported
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Overall traffic on-street deaths are down 30 percent compared to this time last year.
Making the Southwest Side Bikeable Requires Addressing Environmental Racism
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Simply striping bike lanes on streets plagued by heavy truck traffic, or next to pollution-spewing factories is not a holistic solution to creating healthier streets.
Been in a Crash? Active Trans’ Crash Support Website Can Help
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About ten years ago, the Active Transportation Alliance launched its Crash Support Helpline to provide support and resources to people who have just experienced a crash on foot or by bike. According to deputy director Melody Geraci, it was established in response to a steady flow of calls to the office from people who had […]
Why Violence Against Women on the South and West Sides Is a Mobility Justice Issue
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The murder of Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, and other recent missing-person cases, have made women walking and riding transit in lower-income communities of color feel less safe.
Geofencing Will Stop Scooters If Users Leave the Pilot Zone
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At last week's Mayor's Pedestrian Advisory Council meeting, city officials discussed other details of the upcoming scooter pilot.
Construction of South Loop Bike Improvements, Delayed by Ald. King, Is Finally Starting
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Local alderman Sophia King reportedly delayed the project due to her focus on maximizing car parking, but construction is finally moving forward this week.
How Will Scooters Function in Chicago? My Trip to Austin, Texas, Offered a Preview
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Scooters don't seem to be causing major sidewalk clutter or pedestrian safety issues in Austin, but use is largely focused in wealthier, centrally located neighborhoods.
Vast Majority of Residents at Last Night’s Hearing Support Logan Affordable TOD Plan
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Although a vocal minority of detractors spoke against the 100-percent affordable development by the Logan Blue Line stop, 78 percent of attendees voted to support the plan.
Prior to Tonight’s Logan TOD Hearing, Supporters Make Their Final Case
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Reps from CUE, Active Trans, and Darwin Elementary, as well as local politicians Jesus “Chuy” Garcia and Will Gazardi, voiced support for the development.
Black Cyclists Weigh in on the Recent Lakefront Trail Assaults
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Members of the group 2wheelgods argue that the correct response to the muggings is more community investment, not more policing.
New Group Tries to Delegitimize 100% Affordable TOD Plan, Calling It “Half-Baked”
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This development could serve as a best practice for creating equitable transit-oriented development in other parts of the city. But neighbors are sniping at the plan.