Advocates blast mayor’s refusal to rule out a CTA shutdown if there’s election unrest
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"I'm not going to hesitate" to shut down transit and Divvy again in the event of civil unrest Lightfoot told Streetsblog this morning.
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The new Bike Lane Uprising app makes it easier than ever to report bikeway obstructions
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This week Bike Lane Uprising released a smartphone app, available for Android and iOS devices, for filing bikeway blockage reports.
Chicago businesses: Here’s what’s required to use parking lanes to enable outdoor seating
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It turns out that the bureaucratic hoops aren't especially onerous, and they're a relative bargain thanks to the city waiving some of the associated fees.
The 79th Street pop-up bus-only lanes are only a half-measure
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Red paint and effective enforcement is needed to make the lanes work better and actually improve bus speeds.
What’s going on with the South Cook Fair Transit pilot?
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Reduced Metra Electric and Rock Island fares and increased service are set to launch in January, but Lightfoot and the CTA are still not completely on board with the plan.
To help restaurants and bars survive winter, let’s make it easy to use car space for seating
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There are plenty of ways Chicago can help restaurants and bars survive this extremely challenging period -- if city officials are willing to be flexible, generous, and proactive to help them out.