Sharon Hoyer
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Loop Alliance report shows increased foot traffic and decreased driving in December
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Predictably, overall Loop activity was inversely proportionate to the COVID positivity rate.
ATA’s transit justice talk discussed relationship between transit deserts, food insecurity
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These two basic needs are often unmet in Black and Brown communities, and are now exacerbated by the pandemic.
Loop Alliance November report shows decrease in car parking, but also commuting overall
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Unsurprisingly, the tragic second surge of COVID-19 cases in the late fall and the associated drop in business activity led to an overall reduction in downtown commuting in November.
Fighting for funding: ATA gathers leaders across sectors to discuss future of transit
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The Active Transportation Alliance gathered seven leaders in transportation advocacy, legislation, management, and labor to discuss the financial crisis facing transit systems nationwide as the pandemic rages on.
Active Transportation Alliance looked back at a tumultuous year during its annual meeting
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Awardees included transportation professionals and advocates Romina Castillo, Pha'Tal Perkins, and Wharton Sinkler.
Chicago’s 30 mph speed limit largely to blame for mediocre People for Bikes rating
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Our city also lost points simply because the Chicago Department of Transportation didn't provide data on recent bike improvements.
“It’s like a chess game”: ATA panel looks at ideas for advancing multimodal projects
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The Active Transportation Alliance’s second transit justice town hall, conducted via Zoom Wednesday evening, was a rallying cry for local civic engagement.
Loop Alliance October report shows decreased parking, increased CTA commuting
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Parking rates dipped from 80 percent down to 60 percent, and of the 54 survey respondents, almost 40 percent said they were using CTA trains or buses to get to work.
Mitigating risks on group bike rides with COVID on the rise
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While group bike rides, even with masks and social distancing, aren't without risk during the pandemic, community activists say the benefits are worth it.
Dome sweet dome? A look at more strategies to help bars and restaurants survive winter
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Here's a look at new kinds of outdoor dining, including greenhouses and domes, and the winners of the city's outdoor dining contest.
Chicago Loop Alliance: More residents are using private cars to commute downtown
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A report released yesterday by the CLA found a disproportionate spike in downtown parking rates recently as compared with pedestrian traffic and business activity.
“It’s foolish”: Experts say South Shore’s Mask Optional Car could cause super-spreader event
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"Clearly, it’s a bad idea,” said one infectious disease expert. “It’s really letting an ignorant public make health decisions the leadership of the South Shore Line should be providing with guidance from state government."