Sharon Hoyer

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Alderman Martin expressed concerns that falling ridership on the CTA during the pandemic could lead to service cuts and/or fare hikes. Photo: Raed Mansour

Officials discuss menu system overhaul, inequitable shutdowns at ATA transit town hall

By Sharon Hoyer | Jul 22, 2020 | No Comments

“The more accessible and easier transit is, the better it is for the economy... everybody has the right to convenient public transportation, not just the lucky few.”

UIC infectious disease chief: It’s safe to walk, bike with non-household members

By Sharon Hoyer | May 21, 2020 | No Comments

"If both people are wearing masks the chance of infection is quite low... As long as you socially distance, you can be with friends and family.”

An architecture firm proposes guidelines for a Chicago open streets plan

By Sharon Hoyer | May 12, 2020 | No Comments

Hammersley Architecture recently drafted a Chicago Promenade Plan for a network of streets where through traffic is prohibited to make room for pedestrians and cyclists.

A drive-in testing site for COVID-19. Image: ABC Chicago

You can’t do drive-through COVID-19 testing without a car. So what are your options?

By Sharon Hoyer | May 7, 2020 | No Comments

Drive-up and curbside testing allows people to avoid entering buildings and remain in their vehicles while the test is conducted. But where does that leave those of us who don't have cars?

A Slow Street in Oakland. Photo: City of Oakland

A summit on open streets with Lynda Lopez, Naomi Doerner, and Ayanna Pressley

By Sharon Hoyer | May 1, 2020 | No Comments

The conversation focused on the importance -- and challenges -- of identifying the unique problems faced by different communities and addressing them accordingly.

A "Slow Street" in Oakland. Photo: Jeff Chiu, Associated Press

MPC, Council on Global Affairs staffers urge the city to open streets during pandemic

By Sharon Hoyer | Apr 16, 2020 | No Comments

Sidewalks, parks, and trails are crowded in Chicago, and speeding and sever crashes are up. Local transportation leaders say it's time for an open streets program.

Active Trans discusses why it’s not pushing to reopen the Lakefront Trail during pandemic

By Sharon Hoyer | Apr 7, 2020 | No Comments

"We understand the mayor’s decision to close the Lakefront Trail and The 606, and it’s obviously a terrible situation."

Healthcare provider Bridget Fowler: “Lakefront Trail should be reopened for commuting”

By Sharon Hoyer | Apr 4, 2020 | No Comments

"I want people to know that, if you see a cyclist, it could be a medical worker on their way to work to save lives."