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CARA floats a great plan to reopen the Lakefront Trail — with one major drawback
If a compromise could be worked out to accommodate PM rush bike commuters, the running association's strong plan would become even stronger.
May 21, 2020
You can’t do drive-through COVID-19 testing without a car. So what are your options?
Drive-up and curbside testing allows people to avoid entering buildings and remain in their vehicles while the test is conducted. But where does that leave those of us who don't have cars?
May 7, 2020
Chicago must act now to prevent a post-COVID spike in driving and crashes
We need to make walking, biking, and transit safer and more appealing, or we're going to see an increase in driving, congestion, pollution and crashes once the Stay at Home order is lifted.
April 29, 2020
Time to rally behind Active Trans
Bike the Drive, Active Trans' most important annual fundraiser, is cancelled due to the pandemic, so Chicagoland bike advocates need to step up and help the group fill the revenue gap.
April 21, 2020
Health concerns, competition are challenges for food delivery drivers during the pandemic
While more people are ordering takeout, restaurants are closing, and laid-off workers are getting into the field, creating competition. And then there's the challenge of staying healthy.
April 13, 2020
Bus-only lanes are needed on North LSD. Here are some possible scenarios.
More advocacy is needed to make sure we don't wind up with a car-centric North Lake Shore Drive redesign.
April 1, 2020
What legacy will you leave?
In addition to a pandemic, we are living through the climate crisis. We can't go back to how things were before the "Stay at Home" order largely emptied our streets.
March 31, 2020
Despite safety challenges during the pandemic, Chicago bike shops keep rolling
Bike stores are limiting customer access, doing work by appointment, and taking time-consuming steps to sanitize cycles.
March 30, 2020
Closing trails during pandemic, without opening streets, is misguided and inequitable
If the closures are going remain in effect, the mayor should at least follow New York's lead by creating more space for safe, socially-distanced recreation elsewhere.
March 26, 2020
Illinoisans can and should get physical activity and have fun outside during “Stay at Home”
We'd argue that it's your civic duty to go outside and have a good time on a regular basis during the pandemic.
March 21, 2020
