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Lyft May Spend $50M to Expand Divvy to All Wards, Using Dockless-Option eBikes
The city says the deal would generate $77 million in revenue, but it would also mean Lyft would have exclusive rights to operate bike-share in Chicago.
March 12, 2019
Using Transit-Oriented Development to Promote Economic and Racial Justice
At the Elevated Chicago Symposium, community members discussed their efforts to harness transit-oriented development to improve the lives of lower-income and working-class residents.
March 11, 2019
How the Lincoln Yards Development Could Impact Chicago Transportation
The proposal is nearly a done deal. Building thousands of new homes and offices will exacerbate our city's traffic congestion woes, unless bold action is taken to improve transit access.
March 8, 2019
Too Much Parking Makes Neighborhoods Less Equitable, but eTOD Can Help
While excessive parking can jack up housing costs, affordable TOD can reduce transportation expenses for low-income and working-class residents.
March 8, 2019
Over 70 Workers Hired to Build CTA’s Next-Gen 7000-Series Cars on SE Side
The new cars will feature a mix of forward-facing and aisle-facing seats.
March 4, 2019
Lynda Lopez Discusses the Intersection of Mobility and Equity With Active Trans
Lynda talked to the advocacy organization about her work promoting transportation access as a means of pursuing social justice.
March 1, 2019
Where Do Lightfoot and Preckwinkle Stand on Transportation Issues?
Both candidates have sensible transportation platforms, but here's what they've said about specific issues.
February 27, 2019
Cyclists of Color Convened at the BLK Panel: “We Want More Black Folks on Bikes”
The forum, held Saturday at Blackstone Bicycle Works, featured representatives of 2wheelgods, the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Chicago, Red Bike and Green Chicago, and SRAM.
February 25, 2019
Mayoral Candidates Discuss Congestion Pricing, Parking, Bike Ticketing and More
Other topics in our questionnaire included Vision Zero, raising the gas tax, eliminating parking minimums, affordable TOD, speeding up buses, and shared-mobility services.
February 23, 2019
CTA Extends Pullman Shuttle to Serve New Community Center, 5 Other Routes
The extension, which launches March 31, will nearly double the length of the #111A Pullman Shuttle Route.
February 19, 2019
