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MPC, Council on Global Affairs staffers urge the city to open streets during pandemic
Sidewalks, parks, and trails are crowded in Chicago, and speeding and sever crashes are up. Local transportation leaders say it's time for an open streets program.
April 16, 2020
The Crawford demolition is a mobility justice issue
The implosion of the smokestack of the coal-fired power plant created a massive cloud of dust that makes walking and biking less safe.
April 16, 2020
Rear bus boarding: Riders say they appreciate safer conditions and (temporary) free fares
While the program has a learning curve, and it hasn't been without snafus, customers are enjoying being able to ride for free -- that is, until rear fare card readers are installed.
April 15, 2020
You can’t bike to work on the LFT, but the Trib suggests illegally cruising LSD for fun
Sorry to be Sir Thomas Bringdown III, but unless car-free outdoor recreation isn't a viable option for you, it's irresponsible to go out driving for fun during the COVID-19 crisis
April 14, 2020
Lightfoot: Nope, I’m not reopening the Lakefront Trail for bike commuting anytime soon
The mayor indicated that the idea of reopening the shoreline path solely to bike commuters during the pandemic is a nonstarter, and didn't even address the topic of open streets.
April 11, 2020
Black and Latinx transportation leaders say they’re satisfied with ATA’s hiring of Amy Rynell as ED
While some mobility justice advocates were pushing for a Black or Latinx director, Peter Taylor, Shawn Conley, and Julio Rodriguez say they're please that the group hired a woman with an equity lens.
April 11, 2020
The CTA is finally going to protect bus drivers and riders with rear-door boarding
The agency will also allow drivers to switch to drop-off-only mode when their buses start getting crowded.
April 9, 2020
CTA union chief discusses the campaign for safer pandemic working conditions
The union is pushing for rear-door boarding, bus de-crowding measures, better cleaning procedures, and more.
April 9, 2020
Increased walk/bike during the pandemic is an opportunity to improve our streets
While Chicago has been closing trails and parks in response to crowding during the pandemic, we should be opening streets to make room for safe, socially-distanced recreation.
April 8, 2020
Police must enforce the Stay at Home order fairly, without racial double-standards
It makes sense for police to intervene when people are dangerously violating the pandemic rules. But we must make sure they're not unfairly targeting people of color for enforcement.
April 8, 2020
