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Let’s fence off empty parking lanes to make room for safe walking and running
Sidewalks are crowded nowadays, but parking lanes were empty. Let's turn parking lanes into pedestrian space.
April 6, 2020
What legacy will you leave?
In addition to a pandemic, we are living through the climate crisis. We can't go back to how things were before the "Stay at Home" order largely emptied our streets.
March 31, 2020
Closing trails during pandemic, without opening streets, is misguided and inequitable
If the closures are going remain in effect, the mayor should at least follow New York's lead by creating more space for safe, socially-distanced recreation elsewhere.
March 26, 2020
Chicago’s lack of car-free streets is creating unsafe crowding on trails during the pandemic
To help Chicagoans to travel and recreate safely, without being exposed to the virus or dangerous drivers, let's create a citywide network of car-free major streets.
March 25, 2020
San Francisco is ordering residents to “shelter in place.” All major cities should do that.
It's probably only a matter of time before Chicago does the same thing, and all other big cities should follow suit.
March 16, 2020
Report: Chicago’s dockless scooter pilot came up short on Black and Latino ridership
During last summer's scooter pilots, the devices got good use, but not in communities of color. A new study has recommendations on addressing that issue.
March 13, 2020
We need to de-prioritize driving and create more child-friendly streets
Decision-makers worry about inconveniencing motorists, but we should instead focus on making it safer to transport children without driving, and creating streets where kids can safely spend time.
March 13, 2020
How Can Chicago Support the e-bike Revolution?
E-bikes are useful for people who need to travel long distances and those with mobility challenges, and they can help broaden the appeal of cycling. How can we help to encourage use?
March 6, 2020
2020 scooter pilot will likely involve only 2-3 companies and require “lock-to” vehicles
At yesterday's Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council meeting CDOT gave an update on how last year's program went, and what to expect this year.
March 5, 2020
Here are the new Divvy station locations for this spring’s Far South rollout
66 traditional stations and 12 bike rack "hubs" for parking e-bikes will be installed south of 77th Street.
March 5, 2020