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Federal judge ruled that Chicago’s failure to install APS is discrimination against the blind
It's been a long and bumpy road, but it looks like Chicago is finally on its way to becoming an easier city for visually-impaired residents to navigate.
April 13, 2023
CTA boasts of better reliability, offers new deets on hiring, CTA Action says more is needed
While the CTA continues to make increment progress in reliability and staffing, Commuters Take Action says it's not nearly enough to get the system where it needs to go.
April 12, 2023
Chicago Cycling Strategy lays out a vision for a connected, protected bikeway network
CDOT recently released a document entitled Chicago Cycling Strategy, outlining a long-term strategy to improve cycling safety in the city and build the best bike network in the country.
April 11, 2023
What are agencies doing to ease Kennedy lane closure pain, and what should they do?
IDOT and other local transportation agencies are taking steps to address the challenges this project may pose for people commuting by both cars and more sustainable modes.
April 10, 2023
The Metra-Union Pacific cold war is over. What does that mean for commuters?
Following Union Pacific Railroad's long, bitter stalemate with the Metra commuter rail system a peace treaty has been reached.
April 7, 2023
What’s the most constructive response to unhoused people sleeping on the ‘L’?
Thanks to Brandon Johnson's election, there's a new opportunity to pass Bring Chicago Home, which would be a win-win-win for unhoused people, commuters, and the CTA.
April 6, 2023
Let’s *go* Brandon! Will Johnson keep his big transportation campaign promises?
Johnson's campaign was all about promising fresh approaches to Chicago's problems, so here's hoping he applies that philosophy to traffic safety and mobility challenges as well.
April 6, 2023
The bike lane haters in the Sun-Times aren’t completely wrong
It's a case of someone being so wrong, they're right. It's true that bicycle riders shouldn't be sharing the road with fast traffic –they should get protected bike lanes.
April 4, 2023
The four Chicagoland transit agencies discuss their next steps for averting the fiscal cliff
Local leaders need to get serious about permanently reducing the farebox recovery ratio; finding new funding sources; and abolishing Rauner's collection fee ASAP.
April 3, 2023
Remember this before you vote: A recap of our election coverage before Tuesday’s runoff
Tuesday is the Chicago municipal runoff election, so if you haven't already taken advantage of early voting, be sure to make a plan to get to your polling place on time.
April 3, 2023
