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Trib Blames Peds for Death Spike, Stats Tell Different Story
The Trib editorial implied that distracted walking is a major contributor to the crisis, but an Active Trans study showed that cell phone use by pedestrians is rarely a factor in crashes.
March 4, 2019
Mayoral Candidates Discuss Congestion Pricing, Parking, Bike Ticketing and More
Other topics in our questionnaire included Vision Zero, raising the gas tax, eliminating parking minimums, affordable TOD, speeding up buses, and shared-mobility services.
February 23, 2019
Bill to Legalize Autonomous Vehicles Moves Forward in Illinois Legislature
State rep Michael J. Zalewski says the law is needed to fill a "legislative vacuum." The bill as written would prevent municipalities from banning the technology.
February 20, 2019
CDOT Is Trying to Convince CMAP to Add the O’Hare Express to ON TO 2050
Adding Elon Musk's pipe dream to the regional plan would make the project potentially eligible to receive federal funds and approvals.
February 1, 2019
Candidates Weigh in on Solution for Improving the CTA at the Transit 4 All Forum
Participants included Gery Chico, LaShawn Ford, Susana Mendoza, Toni Preckwinkle, Paul Vallas, and Willie Wilson.
January 29, 2019
Glenview is Spending More Than Half a Million to Oppose Amtrak’s Hiawatha Expansion
Is it an understandable move, or just absurd NIMBYism?
January 22, 2019
Mayoral Candidates Share Ideas for Improving Transit at Active Trans Forum
Participants included Willie Wilson, Dorothy Brown, Suzana Mendoza, Garry McCarthy, Amara Enyia, Lashawn K. Ford, Toni Preckwinkle, and John Kozlar.
January 17, 2019
“Hurricane” Kristen McQueary Strikes Again With Blustery Attack on Gas Tax Hike Proposal
The Tribune columnist, who famously wished a New Orleans-style storm would assault Chicago, argued that raising the state gas tax would be unfair to drivers. Here's why she's wrong again.
January 8, 2019
What a Long Strange Trip It Was: Looking Back at 2018 Transportation Stories
From Wilson station opening highs to disappearing Divvy lows, 2018 was a year to remember for Chicago transportation.
January 3, 2019
Blue Wave: A Serpentine Bike-Ped Bridge Opens at 41st Street
The span is the second of five planned bridges to improve lakefront access on the South Side.
December 21, 2018
