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Latest Chicago Scooter Injury Numbers; UIC’s Kate Lowe Discusses Possible Benefits

By John Greenfield | Jul 30, 2019

"If it makes people happy and can be part of this larger conversation about increasing safety, choice, sustainability, and equity, then let's have that conversation," Lowe said.

A scooter rider in Logan Square. Photo: John Greenfield

Logan, Pilsen, and Little Village Residents Discuss the Pros and Cons of E-Scooters

By Lynda Lopez | Jul 3, 2019 | 6 Comments

Are they a handy device for for first- and last-mile trips to and from transit, or a distraction from improving public transportations?

Cyclists pose with a giant check representing the $50 million a year the Illinois Legislature recently earmarked for walking and biking, at the urging of Active Trans. Photo: ATA

Today’s Rally Lauded The $50M a Year Earmark For Bike/Walk in the State Budget

By James Porter | Jun 21, 2019

During the event, cyclists shared their thoughts about what they'd like to see Lori Lightfoot do for biking.

Roundabout Answers: Debriefing Rahm Emanuel About His Bike Trip Around Lake Michigan

By John Greenfield | Jun 21, 2019 | 7 Comments

The ex-mayor discusses the most memorable sights, encounters, and challenges; his proudest transportation achievements; and the riverwalk biking controversy.

A photo of orderly scooter parking posted by the new pro-scooter (and tie-die-friendly) Twitter feed Chicago Scooters Are Fine.

Meet the Pro-Scooter Feed “Chicago Scooters Are Fine”

By John Greenfield | Jun 20, 2019 | 27 Comments

We gave some airtime to the scooter-shaming Chicago Scooter Fails account earlier this week, so it's only fair to see what the opposition has to say.

Mark Thompson of Teamwork Englewood and Deborah Payne from Oak Street health wear orange headbands to raise awareness of gun violence and honor the victims. 500 of the headbands were distributed at the ride by the anti-violence organizations Moms Demand Action & GPac. Photo: James Porter

The Roll N Peace Ride Spread a Message of Unity in Englewood

By James Porter | Jun 17, 2019 | 1 Comment

Dozens of people turned out for a ride that highlighted the positive aspects of the South Side community.

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