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ATA drops opposition to open streets, but its lukewarm new stance is still disappointing
While the Active Transportation Alliance says it's "excited" by the global open streets movement, it passes the buck on actually advocating it, and provides a long list of potential downsides.
May 1, 2020
A summit on open streets with Lynda Lopez, Naomi Doerner, and Ayanna Pressley
The conversation focused on the importance -- and challenges -- of identifying the unique problems faced by different communities and addressing them accordingly.
May 1, 2020
Something to look forward to: A new guide to hikes you can access from Chicago by transit
Lindsay Welbers’ "Chicago Transit Hikes" features natural areas you can get to by CTA, Metra, and the South Shore Line.
April 28, 2020
The Slow Streets movement is picking up speed, but Chicago is getting left behind
Cities from New York to San Francisco are getting with the program to make room for safe, socially-distanced transportation and recreation, but Chicago officials are sitting on their hands.
April 28, 2020
How do we promote efficient and equitable transportation during and after the pandemic?
Audrey Wennink from the Metropolitan Planning Council and Lynda Lopez from Active Trans discuss what needs to be done to promote mobility justice during the pandemic, and prevent a spike in driving afterwards.
April 24, 2020
R.I.P. bike lane hater John Forester, a worthy adversary
While Forester's anti-bike lane credo ran contrary to much of what Streetsblog stands for, you still have to respect his tenacity.
April 24, 2020
Don’t be a Livable Streets Jerk
Thoughtful transportation advocacy requires intersectionality and a willingness to listen.
April 22, 2020
Can partnerships between transit and ride-hail help with post-pandemic recovery?
A new Chaddick Institute study highlights how transit-ride-hail collaborations may be able to help agencies and companies bounce back.
April 22, 2020
A tale of two Chicagos: The South and West sides have different pandemic priorities than the North Side
There are multiple reasons why open street may not be a pressing concern for Black and Latinx Chicago residents during the pandemic, but it can be part of the solution for improving access to open space.
April 17, 2020
Increased walk/bike during the pandemic is an opportunity to improve our streets
While Chicago has been closing trails and parks in response to crowding during the pandemic, we should be opening streets to make room for safe, socially-distanced recreation.
April 8, 2020
