Protests are placemaking
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These instances of road repurposing and placemaking are born from pain and anger, and yet they have brought communities together and created beauty.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Beyond Chicagoland
Intercity bus companies are struggling financially, but service is slowly resuming
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Many of the companies ceased operations after ridership plummeted, but they're gradually getting back in gear.
3 weeks after CDOT discussed the idea, Chicago still lacks COVID bus lane plan
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Chicago is lagging far behind peer cities when it comes to creating dedicated bus lanes, so that passengers spend less time time onboard, reducing their risk of viral exposure.
What’s needed to address anti-Black racism in urban planning?
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The Canadian Urban Institute recently held an online panel centered around the question of “How do we respond to anti-Black racism in urbanist practices and conversations?”
Community leaders and transportation advocates of color discuss Slow Streets
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To get feedback on whether an Oakland-style program might be beneficial in neighborhoods of color during the pandemic, in April we reached out to community organizations, aldermen, and transportation leaders.
Transportation planners and advocates: What legacy will you leave for racial justice?
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I hope that you make choices today that you will be proud to stand by later in the quest for a more just society.