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Roundabout Answers: Debriefing Rahm Emanuel About His Bike Trip Around Lake Michigan
The ex-mayor discusses the most memorable sights, encounters, and challenges; his proudest transportation achievements; and the riverwalk biking controversy.
June 21, 2019
Meet the Pro-Scooter Feed “Chicago Scooters Are Fine”
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.
June 20, 2019
The Roll N Peace Ride Spread a Message of Unity in Englewood
Dozens of people turned out for a ride that highlighted the positive aspects of the South Side community.
June 17, 2019
Far South Advocate Deloris Lucas Calls for a Divvy Community Benefit Agreement
As the bike-share system prepares to expand citywide, Lucas wants to be sure that there will be auxiliary benefits for Far South Side residents.
June 13, 2019
An In-the-Saddle Exit Interview With Rahm as He Hits the Road
As he starts out on a two-week, 1,000-mile bike ride around Lake Michigan on the day after he left office, ex-Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel discusses his proudest accomplishments for biking.
May 21, 2019
Outgoing Transportation Chief Rebekah Scheinfeld Discusses Her Drama-Free Tenure
While her predecessor Gabe Klein was famous for his bold initiatives, Scheinfeld also accomplished a number of big projects during her time at CDOT.
May 20, 2019
Where Do Lori and Toni Part Ways on Transportation?
Lightfoot's positions on bike/walk funding, the North LASD rehab, reduced CTA fares, and bus lane enforcement are arguably more progressive, but neither candidate is terrible on transportation.
April 1, 2019
Uber Astroturfs Opposition to the Lyft Divvy Deal by Purchasing News Coverage
Meanwhile, South and West Side community leaders held a City Hall press conference against the Lyft deal, but they say Uber wasn't involved.
March 27, 2019
Here’s Our Full Email Exchange With the Chicago Infrastructure Trust About the O’Hare Express
CIT spokesperson Jennifer Martinez left her job at the city days after providing these comments, which were more candid than any given to any other news outlet.
February 28, 2019
Chicago Infrastructure Trust, Transit Experts Discuss the (Doomed?) O’Hare Express
With Bill Daley out of the running for mayor, the next administration will likely kill Elon Musk's pipe scheme. Local transit authorities discuss why that's probably a good thing.
February 27, 2019
