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Weigh in on the scooter pilot with new city survey, and at tomorrow’s Active Trans meetup
Almost 675,000 rides were taken in three months, with 25 citations written to nine of the companies for failure to comply with the pilot rules.
September 24, 2019
Frequent and affordable Metra service would improve quality of life on the South Side
Fighting between transit agencies will continue to hurt Black and low-income South Siders the most.
September 23, 2019
Don’t let competition between agencies and politicians block better South Side transit
Chicago mayor Lightfoot said she's against a proposal by Cook County, backed by her old rival Toni Preckwinkle, that would lower Metra fares and increase service, on the grounds that it would hurt the CTA.
September 20, 2019
Celebrate international PARK(ing) Day in Chicago Friday in Jeff Park and Logan
One day a year, land that's usually used for car storage is transformed into vibrant public space.
September 19, 2019
West Side Vision Zero Plan downplays the role of police enforcement, stresses education
West Side residents made it clear that they don't want Vision Zero to lead to traffic stops being used as an excuse to conduct searches.
September 18, 2019
Take a virtual ride on the new Lathrop riverwalk
The new path is a pleasant way to connect from Logan Square to Leavitt Street, a great northbound bike route.
September 16, 2019
Riverdale leader Deloris Lucas: We’re disappointed about Divvy, hopeful about bikeways
Lucas says it's somewhat understandable that CDOT is not immediately bringing Divvy to the area, since it currently lacks safe places to ride, but that could improve soon.
September 13, 2019
Chicago unveils its West Side Vision Zero Traffic Safety Plan
The city says the program addresses traffic safety as a public health and equity issue. Mobility justice advocate Oboi Reed says he still wants assurance that it won't lead to increased police enforcement.
September 12, 2019
Last Roll N Peace ride of the summer promotes public safety, cancer prevention
"We're using cycling as the plan of action to address the mental health and wellness of the Englewood community," says co-organizer Lyana Funches.
September 11, 2019
Work begins on Wells-Wentworth Connector, linking Chinatown, Loop, and The 78
Unlike other recently constructed highway-like five-lane roads in Chicago, the street will have only three lanes, and it will include speed tables and sidewalk bike lanes.
September 10, 2019
