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No, concerns about equity didn’t kill the Ashland BRT plan. A car-centric backlash did.
It's not that city officials need to pick a more equitable street for bus rapid transit next time. They just need to show some backbone.
December 7, 2021
At annual meeting, ATA prioritizes safe streets, transit access, and lowering emissions
Hopefully the funding wins from the past year prepare the ground for big material changes in the years ahead.
December 6, 2021
Wave of violence against CTA workers highlights the need for Transit Ambassadors
Everyone on the CTA deserves to feel and be safe, especially the transit employees who help keep the city moving.
December 3, 2021
Public space in Chicago could go from good to great with more high-quality seating
More public seating could make the city of Chicago more hospitable, more accessible, and more lively.
December 2, 2021
What Chicago winter weather operations would be like if we ran the city
Winter storm advisories and snow route parking bans are all very well, but how about municipal sidewalk snow clearance, and more prompt and effective plowing of protected bike lanes?
December 1, 2021
Mobility leaders assess 5 years of e-scooters, and draw insights from the Chicago pilots
Read the article citations here.
November 30, 2021
CDOT marked World Day of Remembrance for Traffic Victims with a TV program
The Waukesha SUV murders made this year's observation of the memorial event particularly salient.
November 24, 2021
The Pedway, the Loop’s handy walkway system, is about to become easier to navigate
The city of Chicago recently announced it's upgrading the signs within the network, the first step in a more ambitious plan to upgrade wayfinding.
November 24, 2021
Let’s address crime, smoking, and homelessness on CTA effectively and humanely
A new petition proposes more police and taller fare gates. We encourage readers to advocate for transit ambassadors and holistic solutions for homelessness instead.
November 23, 2021
Illinois’ highway expansion plans show our leaders aren’t serious about climate change
Adding more likes to the Eisenhower Expressway and other roads won't solve congestion, but it will encourage more driving and create more climate-killing emissions.
November 22, 2021
