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Dear CPD, please stop endangering bystanders by firing guns in stations and on trails
It's way past time for Chicago to reform the department's use of force policies, before some innocent person gets shot while catching a train or enjoying a trail.
April 23, 2021
Eyes on the Street: Navy Pier Flyover nears completion
Work on the trail where it tunnels through the bridge houses on the east side of the bridge was expected to be complete this month, weather permitting.
April 21, 2021
Bike-share equity in the time of coronavirus
How did bike-share companies' COVID-19 response impact access to their cycles and bike-share equity?
April 20, 2021
Here’s how to provide input on new West Side Divvy station locations
This year CDOT and Lyft will be expanding the system further into the West side, and once again they're looking for feedback from local residents on where the new stations should go.
April 14, 2021
Here’s a mellow bike route connecting the Lakefront Trail and the North Branch Trail
Since the city hasn't created a signed route yet, here's a low-stress itinerary on side streets that should work pretty well for families with kids.
April 14, 2021
How could we use new bike-ped bridges to improve safety and connectivity?
Here are some proposals for improving crossings of waterways in various parts of Chicago.
April 14, 2021
You can ask lawmakers to eliminate 20% local match requirement for walk/bike infra
File a witness slip online by Tuesday afternoon to make your voice heard.
April 12, 2021
Here are some good resources for getting started living car-free in Chicago
These websites, videos, apps, and maps will make it easier for newbies to get around the region on transit and bike.
April 8, 2021
Biden’s infrastructure plan is one step forward, two steps back
Biden's infrastructure bill significantly increases funding for public transportation and intercity rail. but the money earmarked for vehicle electrification dwarfs investments in more sustainable transportation.
April 7, 2021
LaSpata’s ordinance would remove references to traffic “accidents” from Municipal Code
It's common to refer to serious crashes as "accidents," implying they're unavoidable, when it's actually possible to reduce crashes through better roadway design and public policy.
April 5, 2021
