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At bikeway rally, Kevin Clark’s cousin urged advocates to keep pressure up for safety upgrades
"Let's keep making noise," said fallen cyclist Kevin Clark's cousin. "I know that at a certain point they'll listen to us, and we will get this done."
June 30, 2021
That’s the ticket! Metra’s new All-Day Pass has been unexpectedly successful
The All-Day Pass was originally only meant to last a few weeks, but it's been hugely popular. According to the railroad, about a third of all riders currently use it.
June 29, 2021
In the wake of Kevin Clark’s death, will we enact real change to fix Chicago’s streets?
Do we have the infrastructure and will to implement safe, sustainable, and equitable transportation in Chicago? That remains to be seen.
June 16, 2021
LaSpata calls for fixing the Kevin Clark crash site: “I could be in the position Kevin was”
LaSpata says he's holding local agencies accountable for fixing the intersection. "Every time a cyclist dies in Chicago we're told that in some sense it was their fault, and I'm really tired of it."
June 7, 2021
Active Transportation Alliances renews call for a protected bike lane network
The Active Transportation Alliance analyzed Chicago's progress on creating an all-ages, all abilities cycling network and renewed the call for a network of protected bike lanes.
June 1, 2021
How will new Chicagoland stimulus transit cash be spent? We won’t know until fall
When it comes to transit funding from the most recent federal COVID-19 stimulus package, the common sentiment from transit agencies in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana can be summed up as “wait and see.”
April 16, 2021
Could new Metra service to Kendall County enable a fantastical journey to Oswego?
Now that we have cost estimates for extending the BNSF line to Kendall County, why should officials say no to Plano?
April 5, 2021
County’s first-ever bike plan will focus on equitable access to low-stress bikeways
Cook County is developing its first ever bike plan. Learn about the priorities and goals for the plan and how you can get involved.
February 12, 2021
We can look forward to a less muddy, better-connected Des Plaines River Trail
There are plenty of promising projects in the works for the trail that should result in better access and less-soggy post-rain rides.
January 20, 2021
On eve of South Side Metra pilot, Preckwinkle thanks advocates for “banging this drum”
"If you're going to look at things through an equity lens, you do the best to address inequities and past failures on the part of government."
December 23, 2020
