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Preckwinkle at the Active Trans meeting. Photo: Active Trans

Preckwinkle at Active Trans meeting: The South Side Metra plan would promote racial equity

By John Greenfield | Dec 9, 2019 | No Comments

The Cook County board president discussed why the proposal is an example of an equitable initiative that focuses resources on communities that need them the most.

As it stands, it's cheaper to buy a month of parking at many Metra stations than it is to buy a pass that let's you ride Pace to and from the station. Active Trans wants to change that. Photo: Active Trans

Here are the best things about Active Trans’ “Fair Fares” recommendations

By Courtney Cobbs | Dec 9, 2019 | No Comments

Streetsblog's Courtney Cobbs discusses the strategies from the transit equity study that she feels can make the most impact.

Drexel is being restriped with the previous, relatively bike-friendly layout. Photo: Steven Quispe

After backlash from cyclists, Ald. King dropped plan to downgrade the Drexel bike lanes

By John Greenfield | Dec 6, 2019 | No Comments

King proposed allowing car parking along the boulevard's median, with would have relocated the bike lane back into the door zone.

ATA launches petition to counter Lightfoot’s opposition to South Side Metra plan

By John Greenfield | Dec 4, 2019 | No Comments

Sign the petition to help convince the mayor to stop stonewalling the proposal by her former mayoral rival Toni Preckwinkle.

Madison median removals: Letting people drive faster is a ped safety improvement?

By John Greenfield | Dec 2, 2019 | No Comments

No, widening travel lanes for drivers is not a win for pedestrian safety.

What does Chicago need to do to achieve transportation equity?

By Courtney Cobbs | Nov 27, 2019 | No Comments

Streetsblog writer Courtney Cobbs discussed the topic at an event hosted by the Chicago Style Committee of the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics.

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