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My Experiences Test-Riding Scooters in Chicago
Streetsblog reporter Lynda Lopez gives the new technology a spin and says smoother-riding devices, and more education and outreach are needed.
July 8, 2019
Traffic Fiasco at Uber Driver Party Highlights Why Ride-Hailing Is Awful for Cities
Uber drivers could have avoided an hour-long traffic delay if they'd been encouraged to take transit to the party.
June 12, 2019
Ready or Not, 10 Different Scooter Companies Hit the Streets Starting Saturday
Will the scooters be an asset to Chicago's sustainable transportation network, or will they introduce a new set of dangers and annoyances to urban life? Only time will tell.
June 11, 2019
Thanks to “Overwhelming Support,” the Logan Affordable TOD Plan Is Moving Forward
Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa said that after taking input from over a thousand residents, he's recommending the project to the zoning committee.
May 14, 2019
Would the Proposed Third Airport be an Economic Engine or a Sprawl Generator?
Unlike O'Hare and Midway the airport is south-suburban Monee, which Southland politicians are pushing hard for, would be located far from existing rail transit service.
May 7, 2019
Transportation Experts Discuss the Challenges Chicago Will Face in the Next 30 Years
They say land use and traffic safety issues are increasingly urgent concerns as we attempt to plan a safer, more, efficient, and more equitable future transportation system.
May 6, 2019
Transit Officials, Mayors, Business Leaders Urge State to Provide Steady Capital Funding
Transit leaders hope to convince Springfield legislators to allocate $2-3 billion a year over the next decade.
April 25, 2019
Despite Uber’s Misinformation Campaign, Divvy Expansion Deal Passes in Committee
Uber has apparently spent tens of thousands of dollars trying to kill the city's deal with Lyft, but ultimately aldermen advanced the proposal to the full Council for a vote on Wednesday.
April 8, 2019
After the Election, Two New Chicago Metra Stations Are on the Horizon
J.B. Pritzker released funding for the Peterson-Ravenswood station, but money for the Auburb Park stop is still on hold.
April 5, 2019
How New Mobility Tech Could Impact TOD — For Good or Bad
Ride-share, shared mobility devices, and autonomous vehicles could help expand the TOD zone, but they could also exacerbate transportation inequities if all residents don't have good access.
March 26, 2019
