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Zoom Interview: The backstory of the Mellow Chicago Bike Map
In an interview for a DePaul University class, John discussed the origins of the bike map, and the Chicago transportation scene in general.
August 27, 2020
South Siders weigh in on Slow Streets
Some neighbors like the pedestrian-friendly streets, while others seem unclear on the concept, which indicates that more outreach about how Slow Streets work is needed.
August 18, 2020
Equiticity’s Oboi Reed returns to mobility justice work, discusses health challenges
Reed opened up to Streetsblog about the struggle he's faced over the years with clinical depression and why he now feels ready to move forward with transportation advocacy.
August 5, 2020
South Siders sound off on transportation during COVID-19
The Active Transportation Alliance recently released the first of a series of findings from a listening tour conducted with South Side elected officials and community leaders
July 15, 2020
Family of Issac Martinez, 13, killed on his bike, were joined by cyclists at vigil
Said a neighbor, "It's something that should have never happened with a hit-and-run and a little kid just bicycling through his neighborhood."
June 30, 2020
Did Chicago miss the chance to make streets less car-centric? CDOT’s Gia Biagi responds
During an interview with Streetsblog, the CDOT chief also discussed bike lane restriping, pandemic bus lanes, and how she's settling into life at the department.
June 25, 2020
Oakland’s Warren Logan on pursuing racial equity within a mobility framework
Warren Logan, policy director of mobility and interagency relations for the mayor's office of Oakland, which in April became the first city to launch "Slow Streets," has been at the forefront of the movement to create more space for safe, socially-distanced transportation and recreation during COVID-19.
May 28, 2020
Experts agree: Seattle-style park tactics can be a solution for safely reopening the lakefront
Everyone from Mayor Lightfoot to the Chicago Area Runners Association is on the same page: Social Distancing Ambassadors and other strategies can keep park users safe.
May 19, 2020
Health concerns, competition are challenges for food delivery drivers during the pandemic
While more people are ordering takeout, restaurants are closing, and laid-off workers are getting into the field, creating competition. And then there's the challenge of staying healthy.
April 13, 2020
Active Trans discusses why it’s not pushing to reopen the Lakefront Trail during pandemic
"We understand the mayor’s decision to close the Lakefront Trail and The 606, and it’s obviously a terrible situation."
April 7, 2020
