Using Transit-Oriented Development to Promote Economic and Racial Justice
At the Elevated Chicago Symposium, community members discussed their efforts to harness transit-oriented development to improve the lives of lower-income and working-class residents.
March 11, 2019
Too Much Parking Makes Neighborhoods Less Equitable, but eTOD Can Help
While excessive parking can jack up housing costs, affordable TOD can reduce transportation expenses for low-income and working-class residents.
March 8, 2019
How Mileage-Based User Fees Could Help Solve Our Infrastructure Funding Crisis
Experts gathered at the Metropolitan Planning Council to discuss the strategy, also known as a vehicle miles traveled tax.
February 28, 2019
Cyclists of Color Convened at the BLK Panel: “We Want More Black Folks on Bikes”
The forum, held Saturday at Blackstone Bicycle Works, featured representatives of 2wheelgods, the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Chicago, Red Bike and Green Chicago, and SRAM.
February 25, 2019
Bikes Can Promote Spaces for Safety, Independence, and Joy
The latest talk in a series on bike culture presented by the Design Museum of Chicago focused on how cycling helps create communities.
February 13, 2019
A Baby Born on a Bus Underscores the Need for Quality Transit Access for All
We should see this as a learning moment to remember why it's essential to prioritize making high-quality service for everyone riding.
February 7, 2019
Candidates Weigh in on Solution for Improving the CTA at the Transit 4 All Forum
Participants included Gery Chico, LaShawn Ford, Susana Mendoza, Toni Preckwinkle, Paul Vallas, and Willie Wilson.
January 29, 2019
Thoughts on Dockless Electric Scooters After Seeing Them in Action in Los Angeles
The technology seems to be working out pretty well in LA. Could it be a good fit for Chicago?
January 28, 2019
Mayoral Candidates Share Ideas for Improving Transit at Active Trans Forum
Participants included Willie Wilson, Dorothy Brown, Suzana Mendoza, Garry McCarthy, Amara Enyia, Lashawn K. Ford, Toni Preckwinkle, and John Kozlar.
January 17, 2019
Better Bike-Ped Access Needed for Pilsen’s Upcoming Throop Riverfront Park
The green space could be a nice amenity for residents, but they need to be able to safely access it on foot and bikes.
January 14, 2019
