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The pandemic has inspired more Chicagoans to buy e-bikes
E-bike sales have increased alongside sales of traditional bikes during COVID-19. New e-bike owners in Chicago shared their thoughts and experiences.
September 2, 2020
Colorful new art installations have arrived at the Montrose Blue, Diversey Brown stops
The Montrose Blue and Diversey Brown stations just got colorful, thought-provoking new public art that will make the commute more interesting.
September 2, 2020
CDOT claims the latest wave of Divvy thefts is under control
Alderman Reilly has blamed the theft wave, facilitated by flaws in Divvy's credit card security system, for contributing to a spike in downtown crime.
August 31, 2020
West side stretch of Chicago Avenue could get road diet, bus and bike lanes
The Chicago Department of Transportation is asking for feedback from residents on its plan to improve the stretch of Chicago Avenue between Kedzie and Latrope avenues in Humboldt Park and Austin.
August 29, 2020
As police reform movement intensifies, an update on CTA shooting victim Ariel Roman
Amidst recent tragedies, Roma's slow recovery offers a small glimmer of hope.
August 27, 2020
Zoom Interview: The backstory of the Mellow Chicago Bike Map
In an interview for a DePaul University class, John discussed the origins of the bike map, and the Chicago transportation scene in general.
August 27, 2020
Seated e-scooters are coming to Chicago to provide an option for people with disabilities
Lime will be rolling out seated models as early as this week, which people with disabilities can request from Lime or one of its community partners.
August 26, 2020
The lakefront parking ban is a barrier for disabled Chicagoans who want to access the trail
It appears that Chicago's current lakefront parking ban doesn't make an exception for people with disabled parking placards.
August 26, 2020
What transportation challenges are south suburbanite facing in the time of COVID?
The Active Transportation Alliance recently released their COVID mobility report for the South Suburbs.
August 25, 2020
Does relatively high Metra Electric ridership while fares were free show latent demand?
In its mid-year ridership report, Metra also said systemwide ridership is still nowhere near normal, and it won’t be normal for quite some time.
August 24, 2020
