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Cyclists rally behind Blackstone alumnus and Divvy worker Jermell Akins after shooting
After nearly dying after being shot three times outside his mother's house, Akins has a long road to recovery.
December 16, 2020
Loop Alliance November report shows decrease in car parking, but also commuting overall
Unsurprisingly, the tragic second surge of COVID-19 cases in the late fall and the associated drop in business activity led to an overall reduction in downtown commuting in November.
December 15, 2020
Biden picks Buttigieg for USDOT chief over Emanuel, who would have been a divisive choice
Some might not be overjoyed about Buttigieg as the next transportation chief, but I'd argue that we, especially Chicagoans, could have done a lot worse.
December 15, 2020
Fighting for funding: ATA gathers leaders across sectors to discuss future of transit
The Active Transportation Alliance gathered seven leaders in transportation advocacy, legislation, management, and labor to discuss the financial crisis facing transit systems nationwide as the pandemic rages on.
December 15, 2020
Despite a 400% fleet increase, total scooter use dropped in this year’s pilot
In contrast, Divvy bike-share ridership has stayed relatively strong during the crisis.
December 11, 2020
Should we rename Lake Shore Drive for Chicago founder Jean Baptiste Point du Sable?
During a time of increased calls for racial reckoning, renaming Chicago's famous shoreline highway for our city's overlooked Black founder would be a powerful statement.
December 10, 2020
Take a survey in advance of Fair Transit South Cook, and the county will buy you coffee
The county is seeking input from residents about their travel needs and how the COVID-19 crisis has affected their riding habits.
December 7, 2020
Sorry folks, Divvy memberships and single rides are about to get a little more expensive
On January 1 the price of annual full-price memberships will go up from the current $99 to $108. Single rides will also see a price hike, from $3 to $3.30.
December 1, 2020
Hit and-run drivers killed pedestrians in Little Village, Chatham last week
31 pedestrians have died on Chicago streets so far in 2020.
November 30, 2020
Free advice to Biden: Do yourself a favor and don’t hire Rahm Emanuel as USDOT chief
Announcing Emanuel as your choice would almost certainly fill the streets of Chicago with hundreds or thousands of justifiably angry protesters. You really don't want to kick off your administration that way.
November 30, 2020
