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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
A former Lyft driver shares his perspective on Lightfoot’s proposed ride-hail tax
Former Lyft driver Charlie Short says he's doubtful that the new fees will convince many customers to switch back to the CTA, since they believe ride-hail is safer, faster, and more reliable.
November 21, 2019
Get on the bus: Discussing the fair ride-hail tax with Mayor Lightfoot on the ride to work
During a morning commute on the #20 Madison, the mayor talked about how the new ride-hail fee structure will fight congestion and improve transit service.
November 20, 2019
Lopez shills for Uber’s phony ride-hail tax counterproposal, Reilly skewers it
The two main daily papers urged Mayor Lightfoot to compromise with Uber and Lyft, but her plan is fine as-is.
November 20, 2019
The 35 ministers helping Uber fight the ride-hail tax also helped it fight the Divvy deal
This week Mayor Lightfoot accused Uber of "paying off Black ministers" to help it kill the ride-hail tax plan. It's not clear wha, if any, financial relationship there is between the company and the clergy members.
November 15, 2019
At the CTA’s 2020 budget hearing riders called for more off-peak and night service
People want better CTA options for commuting to non-9-to-5 jobs. Other comments covered ADA access, transit service for Lincoln Yards, and TOD by the 95th Street terminal.
November 15, 2019
