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Historian Sherman “Dilla” Thomas: the more Chicago improves its transit, the better life on the South and West sides will be
Thomas made his remarks at the Ventra electronic fare payment system's 10 year anniversary celebration.
October 4, 2023
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, October 4
• In Tribune editorial Paul Vallas, who lost Chicago mayoral election, armchair quarterbacks that 300 more police officers should be hired to patrol CTA
October 4, 2023
Safe Streets Advocates: 1, NIMBYs: 0. After years of surreal opposition, CDOT finally begins building Dickens Greenway
After [checks watch] 4.5 years of stonewalling by some Lincoln Park residents, yesterday the Chicago Department of Transportation started constructing the bike route.
October 3, 2023
Ald. William Hall (6th): The best way to reduce car dependency is make neighborhoods more walkable, profitable, and appealing
"If you want to see less car use, then make the proposition that it wouldn’t make sense to leave my neighborhood."
October 3, 2023
During board meeting, CTAction cites service problems, South Siders push for youth employment as part of Red Line Extension
CTA service reliability issues and likely funding for the long-awaited Red Line Extension were major topics of discussion at the latest CTA board meeting.
September 30, 2023
Bicycle-friendly politicians showed up in force for Bike Lane Uprising’s packed 6th anniversary fundraiser
Lawmakers Kelly Cassidy, Andre Vasquez, and Kam Buckner, plus BLU founder Christina Whitehouse, thanked the advocates present for their efforts to make cycling safer.
September 29, 2023
CTA blues: Musician and ex-bus driver Toronzo Cannon, shares his views on the agency’s labor challenges
Like many CTA workers, difficulties in the early days of COVID influenced Cannon's decision to retire. He says the transit unions need to do more to support their members.
September 28, 2023
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, September 28
• A new report from StreetLight Data found that the Chicago region has seen a roughly 50 percent increase in bike trips since 2019 (Bloomberg)
September 28, 2023
Earth Rider Cycling closing in October after five years on Milwaukee Avenue
The closure of yet another local Chicago bike shop reflects a shifting and challenging market for small business owners.
September 27, 2023
Second Lake Calumet Bike Network Study ride discussed efforts to improve cycling connections for Roseland and Pullman
Once again, the goal was to get input from riders about how to improve bike safety in the area.
September 27, 2023
