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How Can Chicago Support the e-bike Revolution?
E-bikes are useful for people who need to travel long distances and those with mobility challenges, and they can help broaden the appeal of cycling. How can we help to encourage use?
March 6, 2020
2020 scooter pilot will likely involve only 2-3 companies and require “lock-to” vehicles
At yesterday's Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council meeting CDOT gave an update on how last year's program went, and what to expect this year.
March 5, 2020
Here are the new Divvy station locations for this spring’s Far South rollout
66 traditional stations and 12 bike rack "hubs" for parking e-bikes will be installed south of 77th Street.
March 5, 2020
Eliminating the financial burden of car ownership should be part of Lightfoot’s war on poverty
Making transit, walking, and biking, safer and more convenient would help residents keep more money in their pockets for savings or to stimulate the local economy.
March 3, 2020
Building a Metra infill station in Humboldt Park would create job, housing opportunities
New infill stations in Chicago neighborhoods like Humboldt could take advantage of the Metra's regional reach, and fill in gaps in CTA service.
February 28, 2020
House passage of McSweeney’s RLC ban takes Illinois a step closer to more traffic deaths
If lawmakers prohibit RLCs in many suburban municipalities, let alone in Chicago as well, more Illinois will be seriously injured and killed in crashes.
February 27, 2020
New “Chicago by ‘L'” doc explores importance of transit, cultures along the lines
The show discusses the history of communities along all eight 'L' lines and interviews local leaders about the importance of transit to neighborhood residents.
February 26, 2020
Can Chicago Become a 15 Minute City?
What if every Chicagoan lived within a 15-minute walk or bike ride of grocery stores, parks, cafes, sports facilities, health centers, and workplaces?
February 25, 2020
MED service changes for PTC would beef up Chicago service, change suburban expresses
Not to be confused with the South Cook Fair Transit project, Metra needs to adjust Metra Electric District schedules to accommodate Positive Train Control, a rail safety system.
February 24, 2020
With new all-door boarding pilot, CTA takes a modest step towards modernizing buses
The CTA will be installing Ventra card readers on the rear door of all Jeffery Jump and University of Chicago Hospitals Express busess.
February 24, 2020
