Equiticity study calls for residents with “lived expertise” to participate in urban planning
The researchers argue that, along with planners and other experts it's equally important to consult those living in the relevant neighborhoods who use the transportation system every day.
January 23, 2023
Safe Streets for All coalition pushes for “transit that works,” hopes to influence elections
In response to last summer's traffic violence epidemic, advocates formed the Safe Streets for All Coalition, amplifying the call for improved safety, transportation equity, affordable housing, and climate action.
January 10, 2023
CDOT Strategic Plan update touts new infra. We still have far to go to achieve safe streets.
Despite the plan's goal to "Reduce dangerous driving on Chicago’s streets," never has the city felt further from Vision Zero.
December 30, 2022
As Chicagoland transit faces a fiscal cliff, RTA five-year plan sketches a funding path
On December 5 the Regional Transportation Authority – the agency that oversees CTA, Metra and Pace – released a draft strategic plan outlining its five-year priorities.
December 13, 2022
Palenque LSNA’s Noche de Calaveras features community altar to fallen cyclists
The event featured performances, family activities and an altar for fallen bikers created by Norma Rios-Sierra, Palenque’s cultural events manager.
November 4, 2022
47th Ward bike-ped infra night celebrates progress inspite of bureaucratic headwinds
The evening was informative, not only about bike and pedestrian infrastructure progress in the 47th Ward, but on just how hard it is to bring these projects to fruition.
October 25, 2022
Bike League ranks Illinois the 15th friendliest state for biking, up from 16th
Rankings are tabulated through a blend of federally-available data on ridership, fatalities, and spending on biking and walking per capita, and extensive surveys of state DOTs.
October 14, 2022
Over 100 people showed up to honor Sam Bell at ghost bike vigil on Milwaukee
Bell, 44, was fatally struck while biking on September 8 at Milwaukee and Huron Street in River West, by an elderly driver who failed to yield while making a left turn.
September 30, 2022
“Ask CTA” lets customers bend the ears of managers at stations, with some hiccups
Over the last two weeks, the CTA has held a series of Ask CTA events at various 'L' stations. Hopefully the agency will take customers' critiques to heart.
September 16, 2022
Eyes on the Street: Curb protection on Logan Boulevard makes a scary stretch feel safer
Happily, the portion of this route that passes through the formerly frightening Western Avenue viaduct now feels the most safe, since it has the most concrete protection.
September 6, 2022
