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A stolen Divvy, with a tasteful paint job. Photo via Sam Barker

Divvy Security Reinstallations Speeded up, Possibly in Response to Our Coverage

By John Greenfield | Oct 3, 2018 | 14 Comments

Shortly before the Reader published an expose on the problem, the city announced they were speeding up security measures. Right before a WTTW segment on the issue, they moved the completion date forward again.

Johnny Harris rides a bike in North Lawndale. Photo: John Greenfield

ACLU of Illinois Weighs in on the CPD’s Racially Skewed Bike Ticketing Policies

By John Greenfield | Jul 23, 2018 | 14 Comments

An ACLU rep says it's doubtful that heavy-handed bike enforcement would be tolerated in majority-white neighborhoods.

Anton Seals on the embankment that could become the Englewood Line. Photo: James Porter

How to Make Sure the Englewood Line Trail Is a Real Asset for the Community

By James Porter | May 8, 2018 | 10 Comments

Anton Seals from Grow Greater Englewood discusses the importance of respecting the neighborhood's history, and learning from the mistakes of The 606.

South Side Bike Advocate Peter Taylor and John Discuss DoBi on “Chicago Tonight”

By John Greenfield | May 2, 2018 | 2 Comments

Chicago’s South Side dockless bike-share pilot is starting to shift into high gear, with yesterday’s release of 50 LimeBike electric cycles with wheel locks, and 50 non-electric Pace bikes (from Zagster) with built-in cable locks, plus today’s deployment of 50 Ofo non-electric, wheel-lock bikes. And word is that Jump Mobility will soon be releasing a fleet […]

Jahmal Cole and Darryl Holliday speaking at MPC event about CTA, segregation, and Cole's organization. Photo: Audrey Wennink/MPC

Youth Organization Founder Jahmal Cole Said CTA Should Be Free

By James Porter | Mar 16, 2018 | 45 Comments

"Out of all the big ideas," said Cole, "I think it should be free, and it should be extended.

Lelea Herring by the Union Pacific tracks near 103rd and Eggleston, the proposed site of a new Red Line station. Photo: John Greenfield

Far South Siders Weigh in the Proposed Red Line Extension and Metra Conversion

By John Greenfield | Mar 1, 2018 | 13 Comments

Residents discussed whether they'd accept the Metra solution as a cheaper, quicker way to get rapid transit.

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