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At annual meeting, ATA prioritizes safe streets, transit access, and lowering emissions
Hopefully the funding wins from the past year prepare the ground for big material changes in the years ahead.
December 6, 2021
Divvy’s sleek new electric bike model is going to be a hot commodity for riders
"Overall I'm impressed with the new Divvy bikes and look forward to snagging one whenever I’m away from my own bike."
December 2, 2021
Public space in Chicago could go from good to great with more high-quality seating
More public seating could make the city of Chicago more hospitable, more accessible, and more lively.
December 2, 2021
What Chicago winter weather operations would be like if we ran the city
Winter storm advisories and snow route parking bans are all very well, but how about municipal sidewalk snow clearance, and more prompt and effective plowing of protected bike lanes?
December 1, 2021
CDOT marked World Day of Remembrance for Traffic Victims with a TV program
The Waukesha SUV murders made this year's observation of the memorial event particularly salient.
November 24, 2021
Chicago’s dearth of public restrooms limits access to public space. Let’s fix that.
More public bathrooms would help people from many walks of life, including some of our city's most vulnerable residents.
November 21, 2021
Philly abolished traffic stops for minor infractions. Chicago should do the same.
Philadelphia enacted new legislation aimed towards reducing racial disparities in traffic stops and improving police-community relations.
November 19, 2021
Portillo’s Hot Dogs’ ban on bikes in their drive-throughs doesn’t cut the mustard
I didn't relish being turned away from the restaurant on my bicycle the other day. They need to change this outdated policy and catch up with the times.
November 17, 2021
$13M makeover will make Metra Electric 147th/Sibley station ADA accessible
Metra announced that a project is moving forward to rehab the Metra Electric District line’s 147th Street/Sibley Boulevard in south-suburban Harvey.
November 16, 2021
For the second time in four days, driver strikes another car, then kills a pedestrian
The crash happened at 79th/Stony Island/South Chicago, a six-way intersection that has been rated one of the most dangerous junctions in the city.
November 16, 2021
