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Martin: Let’s prioritize transportation equity, catch up with other cities on biking
Martin's Transportation and Infrastructure Budget Town Hall was an opportunity to get info on the city’s transportation budget and provide feedback on priorities for transportation spending.
July 24, 2020
Maldonado’s opposition is a speed bump for the Palmer Slow Street
It's yet another example of how Chicago's weird ward boundaries and aldermanic prerogative system are a roadblock for good projects.
July 24, 2020
Family, friends, and cyclists gather once more to honor Issac Martinez at mural painting
Issac's family plans to fight for safer street conditions to prevent similar heartbreak in their community in the future.
July 23, 2020
A cure for the pound: New ordinance addresses inequitable car impoundment fee structure
The new ordinance ends impoundment for non-moving violations, reduces fines, caps storage fees, and provides a pathway for Chicagoans to pay their debts and get their vehicles back.
July 23, 2020
Streetscape project will make Clark near Devon more pedestrian-friendly
The project will include wider sidewalks, ADA ramp upgrades, and new street furnishings.
July 22, 2020
Officials discuss menu system overhaul, inequitable shutdowns at ATA transit town hall
“The more accessible and easier transit is, the better it is for the economy... everybody has the right to convenient public transportation, not just the lucky few.”
July 22, 2020
The new citywide Mellow Chicago Bike Map is on the street for 2 more days
The need for a good Chicago bike map has never been greater.
July 21, 2020
ATA calls for 30 miles of bus lanes and masks, hosts transit justice town hall tonight
Thankfully, the Active Transportation just launched a campaign to spur the city to get moving on building more bus lanes, as well as to provide face masks for all transit riders.
July 20, 2020
Open the beaches! Then implement these urban design strategies to beat the heat
Lightfoot's refusal to reopen beaches during the heat wave makes no sense. Here's a look at that issue and longterm heat mitigation strategies.
July 17, 2020
CDOT says Divvy expansion is finally happening, almost a year behind schedule
The expansion will include 66 new stations and 3,500 additional bikes, including a mix of blue standard Divvy cycles and black electric bikes.
July 16, 2020
