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Before stimulus, advocates pushed for transparency on cuts. That’s still important.
The possibility of transit cuts is now less of an immediate threat. But it's still important for local transit agencies to be transparent about what would be cut in the event that the federal funding runs out.
December 22, 2020
ATA’s transit justice talk discussed relationship between transit deserts, food insecurity
These two basic needs are often unmet in Black and Brown communities, and are now exacerbated by the pandemic.
December 19, 2020
SBC’s Steven Vance helped pass “granny flats” ordinance, enabling new affordable housing
Steven helped educate decision-makers about the issue in advance of the legislation, which re-legalizes accessory dwelling units.
December 18, 2020
Natty Bwoy Bikes & Boards brings the joy of skateboarding to South Side youth
The shop, which opened in Bronzeville's Boxville shipping container market this summer, offers free laoner equipment and skateboarding clinics to kids.
December 17, 2020
Here’s hoping for some equitable transit-and-burrito-oriented development in West Town
While the co-owner of the beloved taqueria La Pasadita says they're being forced to sell its property due declining sales, hopefully the new landlord will welcome them back into a building with affordable housing units.
December 17, 2020
What if Chicago actually did have rapid transit everywhere?
It's not that it would be particularly difficult to make this a reality -- we just need the political will.
December 16, 2020
Loop Alliance November report shows decrease in car parking, but also commuting overall
Unsurprisingly, the tragic second surge of COVID-19 cases in the late fall and the associated drop in business activity led to an overall reduction in downtown commuting in November.
December 15, 2020
Despite a 400% fleet increase, total scooter use dropped in this year’s pilot
In contrast, Divvy bike-share ridership has stayed relatively strong during the crisis.
December 11, 2020
Should we rename Lake Shore Drive for Chicago founder Jean Baptiste Point du Sable?
During a time of increased calls for racial reckoning, renaming Chicago's famous shoreline highway for our city's overlooked Black founder would be a powerful statement.
December 10, 2020
What other intersections would benefit from artistic Complete Streets makeovers?
These kinds of Complete Streets interventions are fairly easy and inexpensive, and can help make neighborhoods safer as well as more beautiful.
December 10, 2020
