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What workers, including healthcare professionals, are saying about Lakefront Trail ban
"I take the bike path daily to work at a hospital. Now instead I have to take less safe streets."
April 2, 2020
Lightfoot endangers CTA workers and riders by stalling on pandemic safety measures
Waiving fares bus fares and requiring rear-door boarding would reduce drivers' exposure to COVID-19. And more service is needed to prevent dangerous crowding.
April 2, 2020
Database documents cities that are repurposing car space during the pandemic
During the pandemic, cities are recognizing it makes sense to take road space away from cars and give it to people.
March 29, 2020
Closing trails during pandemic, without opening streets, is misguided and inequitable
If the closures are going remain in effect, the mayor should at least follow New York's lead by creating more space for safe, socially-distanced recreation elsewhere.
March 26, 2020
Chicago’s pandemic plan includes free Divvy for healthcare workers, $1 rides
The plan also includes breaks for transit riders, taxi and ride-hail drivers, and paratransit users.
March 24, 2020
Divvy in the time of coronavirus: What the bike-share system is doing to protect riders, workers
More people are opting to bike instead of ride transit to reduce viral exposure, and Divvy ridership is up 26 percent over last year.
March 23, 2020
Illinoisans can and should get physical activity and have fun outside during “Stay at Home”
We'd argue that it's your civic duty to go outside and have a good time on a regular basis during the pandemic.
March 21, 2020
Good news: Illinois finally issues a “stay at home” order to protect residents
It's unlikely that most Illinoisans will comply with social distancing rules unless the law requires it, so this is good news for public safety.
March 20, 2020
Transit ridership is plummeting, the systems need a bailout, and transit workers need protection
It's going to stand with Active Trans in the fight to win emergency funding for transit and protect workers during the pandemic.
March 19, 2020
Until Chicago and Illinois leaders step up with a “shelter in place” order, here’s how to stay safe
Most Chicagoland residents are unlikely to follow proper social distancing protocols until they're required to by law, but you should start doing so right now.
March 18, 2020
