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Thanks to Your Support, Streetsblog Chicago Will Keep Rolling for Another Year
It was heartening yesterday when the CTA reversed last week's decision to kill the 31st Street bus route. Likewise, it's highly encouraging that the local transportation advocacy community has once again stepped up to give Streetsblog Chicago a new lease on life. Our loyal advertisers, sponsors and readers helped us raise a little over $50,000 to win a $50,000 challenge grant from from The Chicago Community Trust charitable foundation.
August 30, 2018
Join Us for Our Fundraising Victory Party Thursday at Revolution Brewing
Thanks to all of our advertisers, sponsors, and loyal readers for helping us win the challenge grant!
August 29, 2018
North Carolina Tries to Deflect Blame for Coming Demise of “Safe Routes” Program
The State DOT is trying to blame the feds for the abrupt cancellation of a beloved safety program for children. But other states have been managing just fine.
August 28, 2018
America’s Car Culture is Literally Shortening Your Life: Study
Opioids have gotten the most blame when it comes to the U.S.'s disturbing recent reversal on life expectancy. But traffic deaths are a notable factor as well.
August 24, 2018
Is It Time to Redefine the Bike Lane?
In a matter of months, electric scooter companies have set up fleets in dozens of American cities. Where do these vehicles belong on our streets?
August 23, 2018
Trump’s Federal Transit Administration Has Gone Rogue
More evidence from the GAO that under Trump, federal officials are obstructing programs intended to improve transit in American cities.
August 22, 2018
Scooters Aren’t a Public Safety Hazard. Dangerous Streets Designed Only for Cars Are.
A driver struck Jenasia Summers from behind as she rode a scooter in downtown Cleveland, taking her life. If the city had followed its own complete streets policy, she would likely still be alive.
August 20, 2018
Self-Driving Car Makers Prepare to Blame “Jaywalkers”
Self-driving car companies tech isn't advanced enough to detect pedestrians. Rather than wait until it matures, they're trying to blame pedestrians.
August 17, 2018
The Real E-Scooters Story Is Much More Boring Than Media Coverage Suggests
It doesn't make for exciting newsprint. But people like scooters and they aren't causing any big problems.
August 16, 2018
Trump Administration Withholding $1.4 Billion in Transit Funds Authorized by Congress
The money is ready and waiting. Yet only one transit project has received funding this fiscal year, putting more than a dozen others in jeopardy.
August 13, 2018
