Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about County Policy

Seranno, Haller, O'Malley, Geraci, and Quandt. Photo: John Greenfield

Local Transportation Leaders Weigh in on the Kind of Mobility Future They Want to See

By John Greenfield | Aug 1, 2019

Reps from CDOT, Cook County, and Active Trans participated in the "Mobility as a Service" discussion, part of the Chicago Loop Alliance's Downtown Future Series.

An Update on Chicago Scooter Injuries During the first 2 Weeks of the Pilot

By John Greenfield and Igor Studenkov | Jul 3, 2019 | 6 Comments

There have been at least 21 injury crashes, or about one case per 5,714 trips, a similar rate as in Austin, Texas.

The Harvey Metra platform. Photo: Jeff Zoline

Cook County, Metra Consider Reducing Fares, Increasing Service on South Side Lines

By Igor Studenkov | Jun 27, 2019 | 9 Comments

Officials are seriously considering an idea that advocates have proposed for years: More frequent service on South Side and south-suburban Metra, cheaper fares, and free transfers to CTA.

The report calls for mandating and encouraging the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. Photo: city of Chicago

Mobility Task Force Report Has Some Good Ideas, But Misses Some Opportunities

By Igor Studenkov | Mar 20, 2019 | 10 Comments

The study fails to mention that better collaboration between CTA, Pace, Metra, and the South Shore Line could greatly improve mobility for residents.

Where Do Lightfoot and Preckwinkle Stand on Transportation Issues?

By John Greenfield | Feb 27, 2019 | 5 Comments

Both candidates have sensible transportation platforms, but here's what they've said about specific issues.

A Pace paratransit bus. Photo: Jeff Zoline

Pace Opens New Downtown Paratransit HQ Amidst Ridership Growth as Illinois Ages

By Igor Studenkov | Dec 11, 2018

Pace says it makes sense to have its paratransit headquarters within the city, at Metra's downtown offices, because 75 percent of the region's paratransit users live here.

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