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That misleading Crain’s op-ed by Uber proxies against the fair ride-hail tax plan, annotated
Claiming that all Uber and Lyft passengers would see a 300% tax increase was just one of the many false or misleading statements in the piece.
November 11, 2019
Southwest Siders want action on Cinespace filming that blocks transportation access
The film studio's activities have been shutting down 16th Street and 21st Street in East Douglas Park and Little Village.
October 4, 2019
The CTA is getting ready for RPM, the mother of all Chicago transit projects
The project will increase capacity and reliability, and reduce crowding, but it will also include three-year closures of the Lawrence and Berwyn stops.
September 10, 2019
47th Ward: Community outreach will help prevent backlash to Leland Greenway extension
While the Dickens Greenway proposal in Lincoln Park has been highly controversial, meeting with Lincoln Square neighborhood groups early in the planning process is promoting buy-in.
September 4, 2019
What Can We Do to Make Dockless Electric Scooters Safer?
Rentable dockless electric scooters have about nine times the fatality rate of bike-share.
August 30, 2019
Eye on the Street: Andersonville (Finally!) Gets a Complete Streets Makeover
Paint-and-post sidewalk bump-outs and dashed bike lanes create a better environment for walking and cycling.
August 15, 2019
Longtime Bucktown Eatery Club Lucky Promises to Improve Their Bike Parking Situation
The eatery pledged to find a more convenient bike parking solution after we pointed out that their "No Bicycle Lock-up" stickers on poles in front of the restaurant are invalid.
August 9, 2019
Call the Wahmbulance! Uber Files a Spiteful Lawsuit Claiming the Divvy/Lyft Deal Is Unfair
Uber's lawsuit against the Divvy expansion deal is a fairly obvious case of sour grapes that seems unlikely to be much of a speed bump for the Divvy expansion.
August 5, 2019
Far South Siders Weigh in on the New Electric Divvy Bikes at We Keep You Rollin’s Ride
Riverdale residents say they hope that Divvy bikes become as ubiquitous on the Far South Side as in more privileged parts of town.
July 29, 2019
Surprise! Road Lobbyist Says Driving, Uber Are Key to Chicago’s Transportation Future
Sturino makes some sensible proposals, but he also calls for expanding highways for tolled lanes, not "combatting transportation disruptors," and avoiding participating in the mythical "war on cars."
July 9, 2019
