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CTA celebrates 75 years of service with a day of nostalgia
Thanks to the CTA’s staff for volunteering their time and efforts to throw a 75th birthday party – not for themselves, but for all of us who value transit and appreciate its long history in Chicago.
October 3, 2022
Gallery: Chicago Critical Mass marks 25 years (or is it 50?) by biking the Ike
This was highly symbolic, since an ongoing project to expand the interchange has cost $800 million so far in taxpayer money, but it has little or no direct value for people who don't own cars.
October 1, 2022
Over 100 people showed up to honor Sam Bell at ghost bike vigil on Milwaukee
Bell, 44, was fatally struck while biking on September 8 at Milwaukee and Huron Street in River West, by an elderly driver who failed to yield while making a left turn.
September 30, 2022
Chicago Critical Mass celebrates its 25th (or is it 50th?) anniversary this Friday
"Over the past 50 years, Critical Mass has made Chicago a bike-friendlier town," said cofounder and prankster Michael Burton said in a statement. "Despite these many gains, there's much work still to be done."
September 26, 2022
Nice! Catalpa Avenue in Andersonville will be Chicago’s next permanently car-free street
It's always nice to kick off the weekend with a feel-good story of a win for livable streets.
September 23, 2022
Here’s a closer look at the DLSD “die-in” during Chicago, Bike Grid Now’s Jamapalooza protest
The culmination of the rally, a dramatic "die-in" protest on DuSable Lake Short Drive next to Buckingham Fountain, deserves a little more discussion.
September 23, 2022
Eyes on the Street: Chicago, Bike Grid Now’s Jamapalooza takes over the Loop
Chicago, Bike Grid Now led Jamapalooza, a massive group ride to demonstrate for a citywide network of bike-priority streets.
September 22, 2022
Chicago, Bike Grid Now plans Jamapalooza citywide bicycle meetup for World Car Free Day
Chicago, Bike Grid Now is organizing a Bike Bus convergence on the Loop in observance of World Car Free Day, September 22nd.
September 21, 2022
UIC’s Urban Transportation Center starts its fall series with a seminar on transit inequity
Speakers included Ellen Partridge from the Shared-Use Mobility Center, Audrey Wenninkfrom the Metropolitan Planning Council, and Rochelle Jacksonfrom the North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council.
September 19, 2022
“Ask CTA” lets customers bend the ears of managers at stations, with some hiccups
Over the last two weeks, the CTA has held a series of Ask CTA events at various 'L' stations. Hopefully the agency will take customers' critiques to heart.
September 16, 2022
