Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about State Policy

A CTA bus driver on Sheridan Road early in the pandemic. Photo: John Greenfield

How COVID-19 impacted has Chicagoland public transportation workers

By Igor Studenkov | Mar 2, 2021 | No Comments

During the COVID-19 pandemic, at least 1,874 Chicago area transit workers tested positive for the disease, at least 14 had to be hospitalized and at least 14 passed away.

As it stands, lower-income Illinois municipalities, such as south-suburban Dolton, have obstacles to getting their fair share of transportation infrastructure, especially walking and biking facilities. Two new bills seek to address that. Photo: John Greenfield

Help level the playing field for Illinois walk/bike funding this weekend

By John Greenfield | Feb 26, 2021 | No Comments

Currently there's a highly unfair situation when it comes to state funding for driving, walking, and biking infrastructure. But a new bill under consideration in the state legislature could help fix the problem.

Protected bike lane on Chicago Avenue in Evanston. Image: Courtney Cobbs

From ATA’s Suburban Action Week: How to win bike-friendly roads in the ‘burbs

By Sharon Hoyer | Feb 25, 2021 | No Comments

"A lot of these projects last through multiple administrations. If advocacy groups can step up it really helps the project momentum.”

The most recent rendering of One Central. Image: Gensler Architect

The Tribune is right: One Central transit hub doesn’t yet deserve a $6.5B subsidy

By John Greenfield and AJ LaTrace | Feb 15, 2021 | No Comments

More likely the transit hub is something that Landmark added to the project as an excuse to have Illinois pay for capping the Metra tracks to provide a platform for the development.

The aftermath of a crash in Woodlwan. Photo: Eric Allix Rogers

Chicagoland streets are getting deadlier. Can a new Regional Traffic Safety Agenda fix it?

By Courtney Cobbs | Feb 8, 2021 | No Comments

Data analyzed by CMAP shows that the number of traffic fatalities trended upwards during the 2010. The agency is working on a new plan to reduce crashes.

ATA Transit Equity Day forum focused on importance of transit access for economic recovery

By Sharon Hoyer | Feb 8, 2021 | No Comments

The panel also discussed how improving transit access in Black and Brown communities can help fight segregation and reduce violence.

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