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Can partnerships between transit and ride-hail help with post-pandemic recovery?
A new Chaddick Institute study highlights how transit-ride-hail collaborations may be able to help agencies and companies bounce back.
April 22, 2020
Time to rally behind Active Trans
Bike the Drive, Active Trans' most important annual fundraiser, is cancelled due to the pandemic, so Chicagoland bike advocates need to step up and help the group fill the revenue gap.
April 21, 2020
Just how many cops are enforcing Mayor Lightfoot’s Lakefront Trail ban?
It turns out there are fewer cops on the lakefront than one might have expected, but almost all of them are concentrated on the North Side.
April 20, 2020
A tale of two Chicagos: The South and West sides have different pandemic priorities than the North Side
There are multiple reasons why open street may not be a pressing concern for Black and Latinx Chicago residents during the pandemic, but it can be part of the solution for improving access to open space.
April 17, 2020
MPC, Council on Global Affairs staffers urge the city to open streets during pandemic
Sidewalks, parks, and trails are crowded in Chicago, and speeding and sever crashes are up. Local transportation leaders say it's time for an open streets program.
April 16, 2020
The Crawford demolition is a mobility justice issue
The implosion of the smokestack of the coal-fired power plant created a massive cloud of dust that makes walking and biking less safe.
April 16, 2020
Rear bus boarding: Riders say they appreciate safer conditions and (temporary) free fares
While the program has a learning curve, and it hasn't been without snafus, customers are enjoying being able to ride for free -- that is, until rear fare card readers are installed.
April 15, 2020
Metra construction continues full steam (diesel, electricity?) ahead during COVID-19
A silver lining of the pandemic is that while Metra schedules are light, the railroad can get a jump on construction projects.
April 15, 2020
Lightfoot: Nope, I’m not reopening the Lakefront Trail for bike commuting anytime soon
The mayor indicated that the idea of reopening the shoreline path solely to bike commuters during the pandemic is a nonstarter, and didn't even address the topic of open streets.
April 11, 2020
Food delivery biz is booming during COVID-19, but couriers are worried about the future
Business is booming for most Chicago delivery bikers, but they're unsure how long it will last, and concerned about their health.
April 10, 2020
