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Proposed North Shore bus changes raise concerns from Glenview parents, students
Workers and healthcare providers also said the changes would disrupt transportation access.
February 6, 2020
The slower Pace of suburban transit: It can be difficult to get around the ‘burbs car-free
A bus trip home from the car repair shop wasn't bad, but a suburb-to-suburb transit commute or journey with multiple stops, can be challenging.
February 6, 2020
Meet Glasgow & Olsson, Chicago’s shadiest DUI lawyers
The firm published a series of posts that bend over backwards to coddle dangerous drivers, essentially saying "It could happen to anyone -- it's not your fault."
February 5, 2020
Series of meeting announced to discuss Pace North Shore service changes
The proposal includes adjustments to five routes, the addition of one new route, and the cancelation of two routes.
January 29, 2020
Bloating Palatine’s Quentin Road from 2 to 5 lanes would make it more dangerous
Palatine officials are pushing for a road binge on the highway that runs through Deer Grove Forest Preserve. But residents, Active Trans, and nature advocacy groups point out that a three-lane layout would be safer.
January 27, 2020
No more free rides? Metra considers ideas to crack down on fare evasion
While Metra often seems to operate on the honors system, that may be changing in the future as the railroad adopts best practices from peer systems.
January 20, 2020
What should Chicago do to make the city more accessible for people with disabilities?
Adam Ballard from the disability rights group Access Living discusses the CTA's ASAP program, helpful new apps, MPC's new accessibility report, and an issue with the new ride-hail tax.
January 15, 2020
Bike lanes are finally coming to Pratt Ave. in Lincolnwood
A two-way curb-protected bike lane was proposed, but to save money the village will instead probably two non-protected lanes.
January 8, 2020
Suburban red-light camera programs should be reformed, not abolished
In the wake of corruption allegations, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza says suburbs should consider getting rid of their RLC programs, which would likely cost lives.
January 6, 2020
All the ways we can make 2020 a springboard for sustainable transportation in Chicago
Here are a bunch of ways you can make a difference in the sustainable transportation landscape in Chicago,
December 27, 2019
