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Why Violence Against Women on the South and West Sides Is a Mobility Justice Issue
The murder of Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, and other recent missing-person cases, have made women walking and riding transit in lower-income communities of color feel less safe.
May 23, 2019
Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Cleo Andrews, 41, Near Chicago State University in Roseland
Andrews was the 9th pedestrian killed on Chicago streets so far this year.
May 22, 2019
Johnson appoints Interim Transportation Commissioner Tom Carney, the agency’s former “Master of Potholes,” as CDOT chief
If he helps carry out Johnson's stated goals for our transportation system, such as a lower speed limit and a citywide protected bike lane network, current skeptics may become fans.
May 21, 2019
Why Lori’s Order to End Aldermanic Prerogative Is Good for Sustainable Transportation
Too often in the past, aldermen have unfairly used their veto power to block good walking, biking, and transit projects in their wars.
May 20, 2019
Outgoing Transportation Chief Rebekah Scheinfeld Discusses Her Drama-Free Tenure
While her predecessor Gabe Klein was famous for his bold initiatives, Scheinfeld also accomplished a number of big projects during her time at CDOT.
May 20, 2019
“Disastrous” State Capital Bill Would Allocate 7X as Much Money for Roads as Transit
The proposal, which includes multiple vehicle tax increases and new fees, would allocate $23 billion to roads and bridges but only $3.4 billion on transit.
May 17, 2019
New Law Puts South Shore Line’s Governing Board Under Indiana Governor’s Full Control
Illinois already had little influence over South Shore Line policy, and this change takes power over the the railroad away from the Indiana counties it runs through.
May 16, 2019
The One Central Development Looks to Transform the South Loop, But at What Cost?
The developer of this megaproject isn't looking for a TIF handout, but it does want billions from the state of Illinois to build a transit hub.
May 16, 2019
New Riverwalk Design and Bogus Bike Enforcement Eliminate a Safe Cycling Route
The new design of the eastern riverwalk is hostile to cycling, and security guards are ordering cyclists to dismount, although it's still legal to ride there.
May 15, 2019
Geofencing Will Stop Scooters If Users Leave the Pilot Zone
At last week's Mayor's Pedestrian Advisory Council meeting, city officials discussed other details of the upcoming scooter pilot.
May 15, 2019
