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Trib Blames Peds for Death Spike, Stats Tell Different Story
The Trib editorial implied that distracted walking is a major contributor to the crisis, but an Active Trans study showed that cell phone use by pedestrians is rarely a factor in crashes.
March 4, 2019
Here’s Our Full Email Exchange With the Chicago Infrastructure Trust About the O’Hare Express
CIT spokesperson Jennifer Martinez left her job at the city days after providing these comments, which were more candid than any given to any other news outlet.
February 28, 2019
Chicago Infrastructure Trust, Transit Experts Discuss the (Doomed?) O’Hare Express
With Bill Daley out of the running for mayor, the next administration will likely kill Elon Musk's pipe scheme. Local transit authorities discuss why that's probably a good thing.
February 27, 2019
Where Do Lightfoot and Preckwinkle Stand on Transportation Issues?
Both candidates have sensible transportation platforms, but here's what they've said about specific issues.
February 27, 2019
Still on the Fence About the Election? Check out This Chart
Here's a quick summary about what the candidates had to say about a variety of transportation issues.
February 26, 2019
Mayoral Candidates Discuss Congestion Pricing, Parking, Bike Ticketing and More
Other topics in our questionnaire included Vision Zero, raising the gas tax, eliminating parking minimums, affordable TOD, speeding up buses, and shared-mobility services.
February 23, 2019
Is CPD Using Racial Profiling to Catch Divvy Thieves?
Black bike advocates say yes—and that they have the stats to prove it.
February 21, 2019
Metra Launching New Reverse Commute Service to Lake County Next Month
The extra runs are being bankrolled with help from Lake County municipalities and businesses.
February 20, 2019
Bill to Legalize Autonomous Vehicles Moves Forward in Illinois Legislature
State rep Michael J. Zalewski says the law is needed to fill a "legislative vacuum." The bill as written would prevent municipalities from banning the technology.
February 20, 2019
CTA Extends Pullman Shuttle to Serve New Community Center, 5 Other Routes
The extension, which launches March 31, will nearly double the length of the #111A Pullman Shuttle Route.
February 19, 2019
