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Should We Regulate Ads that Promote Dangerous Driving?
They do it in the U.K. and Australia and Singapore and studies show it saves lives.
May 28, 2019
More Transit Agencies Allow Open Strollers on Buses
Making transit more family friendly is not just the right thing to do, it helps people reduce car trips throughout their life.
May 24, 2019
Guards Will Allow Riverwalk Biking Before 9 AM, ATA Working on Wacker Alternative
Providing a protected bike route on Wacker would soften the blow if a real riverwalk bike ban passes.
May 24, 2019
Talking Headways Podcast: High Impact Investing in Low Wealth Communities
This week, we're joined by Maurice Jones, president and CEO of Local Initiatives Support Corporation, who talks about working with communities and existing businesses to develop talent in the workforce, breaking down barriers to entry in certain professions such as property development, and the history of policies and practices that intentionally excluded certain populations from opportunity.
May 23, 2019
Are We Starting to See Progress Toward Vision Zero?
Looking at the data, a positive trend may be starting to emerge, but advocates say mayors aren't doing enough.
May 22, 2019
Here’s the Inside Story of Some of Chicago’s Best CTA Flicks
"Hollywood on Lake Michigan" co-author Michael Corcoran discusses the nuts and bolts of bringing our city's iconic public transportation system to the silver screen.
May 17, 2019
There’s a Right Way to Spend Trillions on Infrastructure
A new report seeks to upend the debate over infrastructure to investments that boost mass transit while saving the planet.
May 15, 2019
Connecticut Drivers Will Start Paying their Fair Share, Thanks to Toll Plan
The days of a free ride across Connecticut are ending as Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont is proposing tolls on the state’s major highways to rebuild its aging transit infrastructure.
May 13, 2019
A Cheat Sheet to the “Chicago Tonight” Dockless Electric Scooter Safety Discussion
Scooters seem to have a poor safety record so far, but if managed properly they could offer some perks for Chicagoans.
May 7, 2019
Best Bike Friendly Cities? Look to the Northwest
If you want to live and bike safely in a city head to the Northwest. And definitely get out of Tucson.
May 6, 2019