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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
Chicago’s pandemic plan includes free Divvy for healthcare workers, $1 rides
The plan also includes breaks for transit riders, taxi and ride-hail drivers, and paratransit users.
March 24, 2020
Divvy in the time of coronavirus: What the bike-share system is doing to protect riders, workers
More people are opting to bike instead of ride transit to reduce viral exposure, and Divvy ridership is up 26 percent over last year.
March 23, 2020
From Russia with love: How St. Petersburg’s transit safety strategy compares to Chicago’s
The biggest difference is that in St. Petersburg, transit operators before each shift and not allowed to work if they have symptoms.
March 19, 2020
Chicago transit ridership is dropping, but that’s actually a good thing
If you don't need to ride transit, then please walk, bike or, if necessary, drive where you need to go to help out those who must use the CTA, Pace, or Metra.
March 17, 2020
Report: Chicago’s dockless scooter pilot came up short on Black and Latino ridership
During last summer's scooter pilots, the devices got good use, but not in communities of color. A new study has recommendations on addressing that issue.
March 13, 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
What the heck is going on with the Lakefront Trail?
Although it looks like the bike path is fine to use between Fullerton and North avenues, the park district says that erosion has made it unsafe to ride on.
March 10, 2020
Active Trans announces three “moonshot” goals for the next decade
The group wants a unified regional transit system; more bike and bus lanes, and car-free streets; and downtown congestion pricing to fund sustainable transportation.
March 9, 2020
