Guards Endanger 606 Users While Chasing a Cyclist
Guards shouldn't be patrolling the narrow elevated path in SUVs, and they definitely shouldn't be speeding down the trail to confront cyclists.
February 28, 2018
Logan Boulevard Study Will Recommend Changes to Its Dangerous Western Intersection
Active Trans, the Logan Square Neighborhood Association, and PORT Urbanism are teaming up to come up with ideas to make this key east-west bike and pedestrian route safer.
February 22, 2018
Fulton Market Proposal Will Add 1,062 Car Parking Spaces to the Traffic-Choked West Loop
The plan includes way too much parking for this transit-friendly, walkable neighborhood.
February 9, 2018
A New “Pedestrian Street” Designation on Ashland Avenue Will Be Only 50 Feet Long
One alderman is using "Pedestrian Street" to expand the TOD zone and allow housing developments without as much parking.
January 26, 2018
It’s Cheap and Easy to Get Around Los Angeles by Transit
Although LA has a reputation for being hopelessly car-dependent, with a little planning you can have a great time sightseeing via buses and trains.
January 17, 2018
Under-Zoning Is Exacerbating Displacement Near The 606
Since most of the zoning only allows single-family homes to be built, the number of housing units is falling.
December 20, 2017
IDOT Is Considering Adding Four New Car Lanes Lanes to I-55
All additional lanes would be "managed" lanes with policies and technology intended limit congestion within them.
December 1, 2017
CTA Plans to Purchase 20 Electric Buses With En-Route Chargers Next Year
The transit agency intends to buy a small, fully electric bus fleet to begin testing route next year.
December 1, 2017
Upgrades to These Six Bus Routes Would Improve Transit Citywide
The Active Transportation Alliance proposed infrastructure upgrades for six specific routes across Chicago.
November 17, 2017
Suggested Sites for Amazon HQ2 Have Wildly Varying Transit & Bike Access
The options range from downtown sites with with great transit and bike access to suburban sites that are tough to reach without a car.
October 25, 2017