Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Scooters

A traffic circle at Granville and Paulina. There's another one at Hermitage. Photo: Courtney Cobbs

Residents elect Granville bike lanes, city caves to pressure from drivers and shelves them

By Courtney Cobbs | Jan 21, 2022 | No Comments

If CDOT had more imagination, they would install traffic diverters on Granville to discourage driving and make biking safer and more comfortable.

A CTA bus on Chicago's Michigan Avenue. Photo: John Greenfield

I’m fairly optimistic about the future of public transportation – if we take action now

By John Greenfield | Nov 3, 2021 | No Comments

As Mark Twain might have said, reports of the death of transit have been greatly exaggerated, but we do need to take decisive action to make buses and trains a more reliable and appealing option.

On eve of Council rental e-scooter vote, aldermen and reps push for permanent legalization

By John Greenfield | Oct 12, 2021 | No Comments

If the transportation committee passes the legislation on Wednesday. the ordinance will go before the City Council for a full vote on Thursday.

A person biking and a person using a wheelchair in Toronto's Kensington Market. Photo: Eric Parker

Panelists: Disability and bike communities have common interests, should join forces

By James Porter | Aug 11, 2021 | No Comments

"We really need to work together and build trust so people can work together to build a broader coalition."

Playing four square on State Street during Open Streets in 2011. Photo: John Greenfield

Loop Alliance details plan to bring Open Streets to State Street for first time since 2011

By Sharon Hoyer | Mar 31, 2021 | No Comments

The Loop Alliance hopes their program will be a shot in the arm for a downtown that is still struggling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Broadway in Lakeview appears to have lots of scooter traffic. Photo: John Greenfield

City data indicates “Lock-to” rule is reducing e-scooter sidewalk blockage

By John Greenfield | Sep 16, 2020 | No Comments

Scooter ridership is down this year per vehicle compared to last year, but the average trip length is longer, and the companies have been doing a better job of complying with equity rules.

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