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3 vendors for scooter pilot, slated to start 8/12, don’t include Lyft or seated scooters
Today the city announced the three vendors for this summer's dockless electric scooter pilot: Bird, Lime, and Spin
July 30, 2020
ATA talked with West Siders about barriers to walking, biking, and using transit
We must look at all the factors that are preventing people from using more sustainable modes of travel and work to address those issues.
July 29, 2020
Here’s a 5-part flowchart to demystify Divvy’s Byzantine new e-bike pricing scheme
We racked out brains to figure out how Divvy's ridiculously complicated new pricing scheme works so you don't have to.
July 28, 2020
Cafe Streets are helping out local businesses in the ‘burbs
We checked out the on-street dining scenes in Arlington Heights, Brookfield, Gen Ellyn, Wheaton, St. Charles, Batavia, and Plainfield.
July 27, 2020
E-Divvy bikes debut Wednesday, equitable-but-complex pricing system announced
The new pricing system was designed with an eye on equity, but it's rather complicated and includes new fees for parking the e-bikes at non-station locations.
July 27, 2020
Streetscape project will make Clark near Devon more pedestrian-friendly
The project will include wider sidewalks, ADA ramp upgrades, and new street furnishings.
July 22, 2020
CDOT says Divvy expansion is finally happening, almost a year behind schedule
The expansion will include 66 new stations and 3,500 additional bikes, including a mix of blue standard Divvy cycles and black electric bikes.
July 16, 2020
How community bike shops are coping in a COVID-19 world
While business as usual is on hold for nonprofit community bike shops, they are adapting and changing their services to address their missions in this times of crisis.
July 14, 2020
Newest car-free Cafe Streets mostly appear to be doing booming business
Taking away space from cars and making it available to people is providing a shot in the arm to the struggling hospitality industry, while allowing pandemic-weary residents to enjoy some nightlife.
July 14, 2020
Map: Here are the latest Chicago Slow Streets and Cafe Streets
Hopefully the city will take action to address geographic discrepancies, so all Chicagoans can reap the safety, health, and economic benefits of car-free streets.
July 8, 2020
