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At Pullman event, residents say pilot would make Metra accessible to more South Siders
"Currently, [the Metra fare] prices a few folks out. A lot of people, especially in this area, can't afford it," said one attendee.
February 14, 2020
For wheelchair user Michele Lee, good transit access is key for maintaining independence
After recovering from a car crash, Lee moved from the suburbs to the West Loop for better transportation and retail options, but accessibility gaps still present challenges.
February 14, 2020
Chicago saw a 20% drop in traffic deaths in 2019, but little decrease in ped fatalities
So far three pedestrians have been killed on Chicago streets in 2020.
February 13, 2020
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
Meet Glasgow & Olsson, Chicago’s shadiest DUI lawyers
The firm published a series of posts that bend over backwards to coddle dangerous drivers, essentially saying "It could happen to anyone -- it's not your fault."
February 5, 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
How can we make sustainable transportation more fun?
If we want more people to ride buses and bikes, we've got to help make the experience not only safe and efficient, but enjoyable.
January 24, 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
