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Preckwinkle at Active Trans meeting: The South Side Metra plan would promote racial equity
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.
December 9, 2019
Here are the best things about Active Trans’ “Fair Fares” recommendations
Streetsblog's Courtney Cobbs discusses the strategies from the transit equity study that she feels can make the most impact.
December 9, 2019
After backlash from cyclists, Ald. King dropped plan to downgrade the Drexel bike lanes
King proposed allowing car parking along the boulevard's median, with would have relocated the bike lane back into the door zone.
December 6, 2019
ATA launches petition to counter Lightfoot’s opposition to South Side Metra plan
Sign the petition to help convince the mayor to stop stonewalling the proposal by her former mayoral rival Toni Preckwinkle.
December 4, 2019
Madison median removals: Letting people drive faster is a ped safety improvement?
No, widening travel lanes for drivers is not a win for pedestrian safety.
December 2, 2019
What does Chicago need to do to achieve transportation equity?
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.
November 27, 2019
Once again Chicago leads the way, passing a tax to help get Uber and Lyft under control
Meanwhile a new Reuters report shows that although Uber claimed it opposed the tax for equity reasons, it quietly raised price on UberPool in Chicago this year, which is disproportionately used by lower-income residents.
November 26, 2019
Active Trans’ new “Fair Fares” report offers a blueprint for transit equity
Providing lower-income people better access to transit and mobility will contribute to better outcomes for employment, education, health, and public safety, which will safe money for society in the long run.
November 25, 2019
No WaPo, The 606 is not a High Line copycat or a “simulation of vibrancy”
Yes, the Bloomingdale Trail has caused housing displacement. No, it's not merely a playground for the privileged.
November 23, 2019
What do transportation advocates of color think of Lightfoot’s ride-hail tax plan?
CNT's Jacky Grimshaw, Oboi Reed from Equiticity, Julio Rodriguez from the Northwest Side Housing Center, and Leslé Honoré from K.L.E.O. weigh in on the mayor's plan.
November 22, 2019
