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Advocating for a slush fund: Plow the Sidewalks rally takes over City Hall
On the morning of November 2 a spirited group of people advocating for a municipal sidewalk snow removal pilot gathered in the corridors of the first level of City Hall.
November 4, 2022
Here’s how to help un-block the CTA oversight ordinance thwarted by Lightfoot allies
At a gathering of transit advocates Sunday, ordinance sponsor Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th) encouraged them to email the relevant Council members.
November 1, 2022
Why the history of racism in transportation enforcement and planning still matters today
Mobility justice advocates discussed how the past must inform efforts to address present-day transportation inequities.
December 14, 2020
Suburban red-light camera programs should be reformed, not abolished
In the wake of corruption allegations, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza says suburbs should consider getting rid of their RLC programs, which would likely cost lives.
January 6, 2020
A dinosaur still roams the earth: John Forester discusses his discredited anti-bikeway credo
The author of "Effective Cycling" and founder of the vehicular cycling movement still insists, despite all evidence to the contrary, that bikeways makes cyclists less safe.
October 3, 2019
Vision Zero Network Hires Big Gun To Focus on Slowing Drivers Down Already
It’s too early to tell whether Vision Zero will ever reach its the goal implied its name, but there’s one way to give it a good chance: getting drivers to slow down.
August 21, 2018
Here’s Why Canada’s Traffic Safety Record Is Better Than Ours
The reason? Canada has better laws and far more mass transit use.
August 7, 2018
Trump Administration is Fake Worried About Too Much Driving
In its effort to roll back Obama's fuel economy standards, Trump's EPA pretends it actually cares about Americans driving too much. Great goal! We have some suggestions.
August 3, 2018
