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RTA is helping Cicero and Riverside update zoning to encourage walkability and TOD
The work is being done through the RTA’s Community Planning program, which offers technical assistance and funding to local municipalities and intergovernmental organizations.
September 15, 2020
Quarantine Saved US Drivers $22B — And Saved Society Far More
A massive shift to remote work during national COVID-19 lockdowns saved commuters as much as $22 billion in direct commuting costs — and it saved society nearly as much money in avoided car crashes and carbon outputs. But that's only the tip of the iceberg.
September 11, 2020
Talking Headways Podcast: Bringing Back the Carpool
Could a new feature on the Waze app help restore something we have all forgotten how to do? Dani Simons talks about carpooling.
September 10, 2020
Is a Federal Greenway Act What the U.S. Needs to Recover from COVID-19?
An effort is underway to build a national network of connected walking and cycle infrastructure — and the organization behind it says a $10 billion federal investment in the project would help the country rebound from the economic ravages of COVID-19 in a way that highway spending never could.
September 9, 2020
Chicago’s Cafe Streets have been hugely successful. Let’s make them permanent.
Since pedestrianized dining districts are so economically successful and vibrant, and so much more pleasant than the normal car-choked situation, why don't we make them permanent?
September 1, 2020
Talking Headways Podcast: Optimizing Transit — For the Pandemic and the Community
You asked for it: How well did Pittsburgh's public transit system respond to COVID-19? We talked to David Huffaker, chief development officer for the Port Authority of Allegheny County to find out.
August 29, 2020
Angie Schmitt: ‘It Was an Injustice That There Wasn’t More Attention’ to Pedestrian Deaths
Our exclusive interview with the author of "Right of Way" delves into our nation's continuing inability to save the lives of pedestrians — and how Joe Biden could help if elected.
August 27, 2020
Zoom Interview: The backstory of the Mellow Chicago Bike Map
In an interview for a DePaul University class, John discussed the origins of the bike map, and the Chicago transportation scene in general.
August 27, 2020
The Law That Could Kill Bike and Scooter Share in California — and Set a Dangerous Precedent For Your State
Assembly Bill 1286 would functionally ban scooters, e-bikes and other electric-assist modes from the road — if advocates don't speak up.
August 25, 2020
A Hard Right Turn: The Moment the U.S. DOT Abandoned U.S. Walkers
Federal transportation officials have never done much to center the needs of pedestrians in their policies or funding decisions. But in 2012, things took a turn for the even worse.
August 20, 2020
