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Scooter pilot starts later this summer across the city, minus downtown and trails
The rules include a "lock-to" requirement; excluding the devices from the central business district; and provisions to promote racial and economic equity.
June 12, 2020
Installation of Slow Street alternative to 606 starts tomorrow with Wabansia opening
The corridor will eventually stretch from Cortland and Ridgeland to Cortland and Ashland.
June 11, 2020
Community leaders and transportation advocates of color discuss Slow Streets
To get feedback on whether an Oakland-style program might be beneficial in neighborhoods of color during the pandemic, in April we reached out to community organizations, aldermen, and transportation leaders.
June 10, 2020
After success of Leland Slow Street, Alderman Rosa seeks input on Palmer
Most of the area of the 35th Ward that the Slow Street would pass through is majority-Latinx and has been hard hit by COVID-19. "This makes bilingual outreach critical."
June 9, 2020
CTA bus driver alleges he was disciplined for organizing against transporting police
A rally and march were held to announce “legal charges against the Chicago Transit Authority for breaking workers'... rights to freedom of speech."
June 9, 2020
Transportation planners and advocates: What legacy will you leave for racial justice?
I hope that you make choices today that you will be proud to stand by later in the quest for a more just society.
June 5, 2020
Reflections on the unrest, by the native son of a Chicago cop
I'm cautiously optimistic that there may be some positive results for African Americans in terms of safety in public space and freedom of mobility.
June 4, 2020
Sad Trombone: Lightfoot says the Lakefront Trail is still closed
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but despite thousands of signatures in support of reopening the trail, Mayor Lightfoot confirmed it's still off-limits.
June 4, 2020
Police have always limited Black people’s mobility and freedom in public spaces
This moment is an opportunity to redefine the role of police and center Black lives, our freedom, and our movement through spaces.
June 3, 2020
CPD officers wrongly cited curfew to order Streetsblog to stop filming arrest
A minor encounter with Chicago Police Department officers underscored the importance of making sure police follow laws protecting freedom of the press.
June 3, 2020
