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Members of Transport Workers Union of America showed up in force to the hearing. Photo: John Greenfield

Despite Uber’s Misinformation Campaign, Divvy Expansion Deal Passes in Committee

By John Greenfield | Apr 8, 2019 | 17 Comments

Uber has apparently spent tens of thousands of dollars trying to kill the city's deal with Lyft, but ultimately aldermen advanced the proposal to the full Council for a vote on Wednesday.

Romina Castillo, Dan Black, Lynda Lopez, and Adonia Lugo. Photo: John Greenfield

“Bicycle / Race” Author Adonia Lugo Offers Advice on Building “Human Infrastructure”

By Lynda Lopez and John Greenfield | Apr 7, 2019 | 6 Comments

Lugo discussed why cities need to pay as much attention to the "software" of community relationships as the hardware of transportation infrastructure.

Cycling in La Barca, Jalisco. Photo: Lynda Lopez

What Mexican Biking Taught Me About Chicago Cycling

By Lynda Lopez | Mar 28, 2019 | 17 Comments

Learning to broaden what we view as cycling culture can only allow us to include more voices and experiences into the conversation.

Chicago Infrastructure Trust, Transit Experts Discuss the (Doomed?) O’Hare Express

By John Greenfield | Feb 27, 2019 | 69 Comments

With Bill Daley out of the running for mayor, the next administration will likely kill Elon Musk's pipe scheme. Local transit authorities discuss why that's probably a good thing.

The aftermath of the crash that killed Elaine Herzberg in Tempe last March.

Bill to Legalize Autonomous Vehicles Moves Forward in Illinois Legislature

By John Greenfield | Feb 20, 2019 | 4 Comments

State rep Michael J. Zalewski says the law is needed to fill a "legislative vacuum." The bill as written would prevent municipalities from banning the technology.

What TransitCenter’s New “Who’s on Board” Study Means for Chicago

By John Greenfield | Feb 18, 2019 | 1 Comment

Chicago and New York were the only cities studied where Uber and Lyft had a greater impact on transit ridership than increased private car use.

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