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Bloating Palatine’s Quentin Road from 2 to 5 lanes would make it more dangerous
Palatine officials are pushing for a road binge on the highway that runs through Deer Grove Forest Preserve. But residents, Active Trans, and nature advocacy groups point out that a three-lane layout would be safer.
January 27, 2020
How can we make sustainable transportation more fun?
If we want more people to ride buses and bikes, we've got to help make the experience not only safe and efficient, but enjoyable.
January 24, 2020
Who would you pick for Chicago’s Bicycle Mayor?
That person would be the standard-bearer for using cycling to make our city safer, more equitable, healthier, more environmentally responsible, more efficient, more prosperous, and more fun.
January 22, 2020
Ald. Ramirez-Rosa discusses The 606 development freeze, Logan TOD funding
Both transportation-related initiatives are designed to fight housing displacement in the gentrifying Near Northwest Side.
January 21, 2020
No more free rides? Metra considers ideas to crack down on fare evasion
While Metra often seems to operate on the honors system, that may be changing in the future as the railroad adopts best practices from peer systems.
January 20, 2020
Let’s make some Rogers Park side streets safer by eliminating vehicular through traffic
The neighborhood greenway route on Glenwood and Greenway is a good start, but let's take it to the level by creating a car-lite, bike- and pedestrian-priority corridor.
January 20, 2020
It’s official: After City Council approval, Gia Biagi is now the new CDOT chief
Bia's responsibilities will include studying, and possibly implementing congestion pricing, and helping to speed up bus service.
January 15, 2020
What should Chicago do to make the city more accessible for people with disabilities?
Adam Ballard from the disability rights group Access Living discusses the CTA's ASAP program, helpful new apps, MPC's new accessibility report, and an issue with the new ride-hail tax.
January 15, 2020
2nd pedestrian in less than four years killed on stretch of Devon that lacks sidewalks
Yesterday's victim as the first pedestrian killed in Chicago this year.
January 15, 2020
606 displacement pressure shows that great car-free spaces are needed citywide
Think of all the benefits Chicagoans would enjoy if we improved walking, biking, transit, and public spaces in every neighborhood.
January 14, 2020
