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Metra construction continues full steam (diesel, electricity?) ahead during COVID-19
A silver lining of the pandemic is that while Metra schedules are light, the railroad can get a jump on construction projects.
April 15, 2020
Pace’s latest pandemic strategy: waiving bus fares, MacGyvering protective shields for drivers
Since some Pace buses don't have rear doors, Pace won't be installing rear fare card readers, so some riders will continue to board through the front door. As such, Pace is making shields to protect drivers.
April 9, 2020
Increased walk/bike during the pandemic is an opportunity to improve our streets
While Chicago has been closing trails and parks in response to crowding during the pandemic, we should be opening streets to make room for safe, socially-distanced recreation.
April 8, 2020
Let’s fence off empty parking lanes to make room for safe walking and running
Sidewalks are crowded nowadays, but parking lanes were empty. Let's turn parking lanes into pedestrian space.
April 6, 2020
Bus-only lanes are needed on North LSD. Here are some possible scenarios.
More advocacy is needed to make sure we don't wind up with a car-centric North Lake Shore Drive redesign.
April 1, 2020
The Low-Stress Lakefront Pandemic Cycling Route
As long as the entire Lakefront Trail is closed due to crowding concerns, rather than cursing the darkness, let's light a candle with this alternative route.
March 28, 2020
Closing trails during pandemic, without opening streets, is misguided and inequitable
If the closures are going remain in effect, the mayor should at least follow New York's lead by creating more space for safe, socially-distanced recreation elsewhere.
March 26, 2020
Chicago’s lack of car-free streets is creating unsafe crowding on trails during the pandemic
To help Chicagoans to travel and recreate safely, without being exposed to the virus or dangerous drivers, let's create a citywide network of car-free major streets.
March 25, 2020
Let’s respond to coronavirus and climate change with car-free streets, bus and bike lanes
Creating more car-free streets for safe transportation and recreation during the current pandemic crisis would also address the longterm challenge of climate change.
March 25, 2020
We need to de-prioritize driving and create more child-friendly streets
Decision-makers worry about inconveniencing motorists, but we should instead focus on making it safer to transport children without driving, and creating streets where kids can safely spend time.
March 13, 2020
