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Here’s hoping for some equitable transit-and-burrito-oriented development in West Town
While the co-owner of the beloved taqueria La Pasadita says they're being forced to sell its property due declining sales, hopefully the new landlord will welcome them back into a building with affordable housing units.
December 17, 2020
What if Chicago actually did have rapid transit everywhere?
It's not that it would be particularly difficult to make this a reality -- we just need the political will.
December 16, 2020
Biden picks Buttigieg for USDOT chief over Emanuel, who would have been a divisive choice
Some might not be overjoyed about Buttigieg as the next transportation chief, but I'd argue that we, especially Chicagoans, could have done a lot worse.
December 15, 2020
Fighting for funding: ATA gathers leaders across sectors to discuss future of transit
The Active Transportation Alliance gathered seven leaders in transportation advocacy, legislation, management, and labor to discuss the financial crisis facing transit systems nationwide as the pandemic rages on.
December 15, 2020
Divvy: Actually, our e-bikes were capped at 15 mph when they launched in July
According to Divvy, the bikes were capped at 15 when they launched in July, but they forgot to reactivate the cap when they relaunched the system after the August civil unrest shutdown.
December 11, 2020
Despite a 400% fleet increase, total scooter use dropped in this year’s pilot
In contrast, Divvy bike-share ridership has stayed relatively strong during the crisis.
December 11, 2020
One track mind: In memory of Bill Wendt, bike advocate and monorail enthusiast
"He looks a little different, but you have to pay attention to what he says because he lays it out as it is," said one transportation planner.
December 10, 2020
Should we rename Lake Shore Drive for Chicago founder Jean Baptiste Point du Sable?
During a time of increased calls for racial reckoning, renaming Chicago's famous shoreline highway for our city's overlooked Black founder would be a powerful statement.
December 10, 2020
What other intersections would benefit from artistic Complete Streets makeovers?
These kinds of Complete Streets interventions are fairly easy and inexpensive, and can help make neighborhoods safer as well as more beautiful.
December 10, 2020
Car-free streets have helped restaurants — don’t blame them for poor sales at your gift shop
We should have sympathy for merchants who are struggling. But when they blame car-free streets for their financial woes, it's best to take that with a grain of salt.
December 8, 2020
