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Minneapolis Just Banned Drive-Throughs
Safer walking, cleaner air, less noise. Minneapolis hopes phasing out drive-throughs will help it meet its climate goals.
August 12, 2019
Uber is a Slow-Motion Tragedy
More congested cities. Weakened transit systems. To top it off, Uber lost $5.2 billion last quarter.
August 9, 2019
Help Us Raise $50K by 12/1 to Win a $50K Chicago Community Trust Challenge Grant
Great news! Once again loyal Streetsblog Chicago backer The Chicago Community Trust, the community foundation for the region, is doubling down on their commitment, offering us a $50,000 challenge grant.
August 2, 2019
Nashville Plans New Transit Hub
Music City is requesting $18 million from the federal government for a new transit center
July 25, 2019
2nd Case of Hit-and-Run Driver Critically Injuring a Divvy Rider in Less Than a Month
According to a CBS Chicago report, the victim was a woman and she was taken to Stroger hospital in critical condition. CBS also said that after striking the cyclist, the driver went up on the sidewalk and struck a tree before fleeing west. The CBS report showed the Divvy lodged under another car by Duran's Body Shop, 2610 West Chicago.
July 16, 2019
Talking Headways Podcast: Highways in the Sky with Dr. Astro
It's a little different this week as we discuss a different form of mobility — in the air.
July 13, 2019
Fed Bill Will Help Fund ‘Complete Streets’
Sen. Ed Markey from Massachusetts is starting to put some (vegan) meat on the bones of the Green New Deal.
July 11, 2019
Advocates: Hey, Mayor Lightfoot, Chicago Needs Congestion Pricing
Activists are urging the city's new mayor, Lori Lightfoot, to adopt surcharges to raise revenue for transit.
July 1, 2019
Hit-and-Run Violence Continues With Killing of Anthony Tlahuel, 18, by Buckingham Fountain
Tlahuel was the 15th pedestrian killed in Chicago in 2018.
June 26, 2019
Rail Reversal: Miami Looking to China For Transit Help
The Chinese government is pitching Miami on a new rail line as public investment in Florida transit stalls.
June 25, 2019
