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Biden picks Buttigieg for USDOT chief over Emanuel, who would have been a divisive choice
Some might not be overjoyed about Buttigieg as the next transportation chief, but I'd argue that we, especially Chicagoans, could have done a lot worse.
December 15, 2020
Fighting for funding: ATA gathers leaders across sectors to discuss future of transit
The Active Transportation Alliance gathered seven leaders in transportation advocacy, legislation, management, and labor to discuss the financial crisis facing transit systems nationwide as the pandemic rages on.
December 15, 2020
Divvy: Actually, our e-bikes were capped at 15 mph when they launched in July
According to Divvy, the bikes were capped at 15 when they launched in July, but they forgot to reactivate the cap when they relaunched the system after the August civil unrest shutdown.
December 11, 2020
Despite a 400% fleet increase, total scooter use dropped in this year’s pilot
In contrast, Divvy bike-share ridership has stayed relatively strong during the crisis.
December 11, 2020
One track mind: In memory of Bill Wendt, bike advocate and monorail enthusiast
"He looks a little different, but you have to pay attention to what he says because he lays it out as it is," said one transportation planner.
December 10, 2020
Should we rename Lake Shore Drive for Chicago founder Jean Baptiste Point du Sable?
During a time of increased calls for racial reckoning, renaming Chicago's famous shoreline highway for our city's overlooked Black founder would be a powerful statement.
December 10, 2020
What other intersections would benefit from artistic Complete Streets makeovers?
These kinds of Complete Streets interventions are fairly easy and inexpensive, and can help make neighborhoods safer as well as more beautiful.
December 10, 2020
Ride Illinois seeks volunteers to help shift its statewide bike advocacy to a higher gear
Ride Illinois is hoping to pump up its influence and impact throughout the Prairie State via four new Regional Action Teams.
December 9, 2020
Active Transportation Alliance looked back at a tumultuous year during its annual meeting
Awardees included transportation professionals and advocates Romina Castillo, Pha'Tal Perkins, and Wharton Sinkler.
December 7, 2020
Chicago’s 30 mph speed limit largely to blame for mediocre People for Bikes rating
Our city also lost points simply because the Chicago Department of Transportation didn't provide data on recent bike improvements.
December 5, 2020
