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Aldermen want to fight climate change? Here’s how they can reduce transportation emissions
This week a City Council committee passed a resolution calling for urgent access on the climate crisis. They should put there money where there mouth is when it comes to reducing driving-related pollution.
February 12, 2020
Main finding of Chicago’s dockless scooter pilot: “We need to do another pilot”
The study also found there were 192 reported scooter injuries in four months, and 34 percent of online survey respondents said they used the devices to go to or from transit.
January 29, 2020
Mobility justice leaders: We need to look at “who’s in the room when planning is happening”
The urban planning field and the community input process has historically been dominated by white men, so they often fail to reflect the true needs of communities. It's time to change that.
January 28, 2020
Who would you pick for Chicago’s Bicycle Mayor?
That person would be the standard-bearer for using cycling to make our city safer, more equitable, healthier, more environmentally responsible, more efficient, more prosperous, and more fun.
January 22, 2020
How Chicago’s legacy of segregation has pushed Black people into transit, job deserts
Reversing this harm will require policies that make transportation more convenient and affordable, and promote population and retail density.
January 21, 2020
Ald. Ramirez-Rosa discusses The 606 development freeze, Logan TOD funding
Both transportation-related initiatives are designed to fight housing displacement in the gentrifying Near Northwest Side.
January 21, 2020
Let’s make some Rogers Park side streets safer by eliminating vehicular through traffic
The neighborhood greenway route on Glenwood and Greenway is a good start, but let's take it to the level by creating a car-lite, bike- and pedestrian-priority corridor.
January 20, 2020
CTA will tweak California and Kedzie bus routes, provide long-awaited Ogden extension
The CTA is launching new bus pilots, modifying the #52 Kedzie/California and #94 South California routes, and extending the #157 Streeterville/Taylor route.
January 17, 2020
It’s official: After City Council approval, Gia Biagi is now the new CDOT chief
Bia's responsibilities will include studying, and possibly implementing congestion pricing, and helping to speed up bus service.
January 15, 2020
606 displacement pressure shows that great car-free spaces are needed citywide
Think of all the benefits Chicagoans would enjoy if we improved walking, biking, transit, and public spaces in every neighborhood.
January 14, 2020