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Chicago Will Launch a Pilot With 2,500+ Scooters on June 15, With a Nighttime Curfew
Love 'em or hate 'em, scooters will soon be a common sight on the West and Northwest Sides.
May 1, 2019
Via Chicago: The Lower-Impact Form of Ride-Hailing Expands Its Local Coverage
Ride-hailing has a lot of downsides for cities, but if you're going to use it, Via offers a compromise between a carpooling service and a bus that reduces vehicle miles traveled.
May 1, 2019
Meet the Anti-Union Libertarian Star Trying to Kill the Logan Square Affordable TOD Plan
It's notable that one of the leaders of the opposition to the transit-friendly development is a guy who views Barry Goldwater as a hero and counts Donald Trump as a fan.
April 30, 2019
Addison Station Track Upgrades Represent a Milestone in the Massive RPM Project
The track work at Addison replaced worn track components, and eliminated a slow zone and track conditions that could lead to future slow zones.
April 26, 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
Vast Majority of Residents at Last Night’s Hearing Support Logan Affordable TOD Plan
Although a vocal minority of detractors spoke against the 100-percent affordable development by the Logan Blue Line stop, 78 percent of attendees voted to support the plan.
April 25, 2019
Driver, 90, Strikes Two Cyclists in West Town, Police Arrest One of the Cyclists
As the elderly motorist was striking the cyclists, one of them smashed his windshield. The cyclist was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor, but the driver got off with a moving violation.
April 24, 2019
Check Out Recommendations From Lori’s Transportation Transition Committee
Steven Vance and other transportation advocates float ideas for improving mobility under the lightfoot administration.
April 23, 2019
Black Cyclists Weigh in on the Recent Lakefront Trail Assaults
Members of the group 2wheelgods argue that the correct response to the muggings is more community investment, not more policing.
April 19, 2019
City Announces New Bus Speed Initiative, But Will Drivers Respect the New Lanes?
The upgrades include a new wide boarding area at Chicago/Milwaukee, a mile of bus lanes on Chicago Avenue downtown, and improvements on Western and 79th.
April 19, 2019
