Lynda Lopez
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My Experiences Test-Riding Scooters in Chicago
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Streetsblog reporter Lynda Lopez gives the new technology a spin and says smoother-riding devices, and more education and outreach are needed.
Tenants Protest Deferred Maintenance, Evictions at Building Near the Brown Line
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As transit-friendly properties in Albany Park become more attractive to professionals, there has been a pattern of longterm residents being evicted to make room for wealthier newcomers.
Logan, Pilsen, and Little Village Residents Discuss the Pros and Cons of E-Scooters
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Are they a handy device for for first- and last-mile trips to and from transit, or a distraction from improving public transportations?
How Latinx Chicagoans Remake Public Space
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Whether it's so-called "Latino Urbanism" -- arranging front yards like living rooms -- or simply hanging out with friends on street corners, using public space to interact with others can foster neighborhood cohesion.
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.