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Tips for Men to Help Make Biking, Walking, and Transit Less Crummy for Women
Women and gender-nonconforming folks shared advice on simple ways guys can help make public space safer, more comfortable, and less annoying.
November 8, 2018
What Will Illinois’ Blue Wave Mean for Sustainable Transportation?
Advocates and experts say theyre optimistic that the Pritzker administration will create a new revenue source for transportation infrastructure.
November 7, 2018
What Needs to Be Done to Make Chicago Cycling More Inclusive?
Leaders from CDOT, Active Trans, Blackstone Bicycle Works, Bike a Bee, and Streetsblog's Lynda Lopez tackled the question.
November 2, 2018
DoBi Is Done for the Moment — Share Your Thoughts on the Pilot Via a CDOT Survey
Meanwhile, Mayor Emanuel announced that -- one way or another -- bike-share will be expanded to include the entire city, thanks to a grant from the Bloomberg Foundation.
November 1, 2018
Design Museum of Chicago Exhibit Looks at the Cultural History of Local Cycling
The show runs through March 3 at the Expo 72 pop-up space at 72 East Randolph.
October 31, 2018
What Would Equity in Urban Planning Look Like?
At a panel hosted by the American Planning Association, professionals discussed local transportation equity issues, and the challenges facing women and people of color in the field.
October 19, 2018
How Bike Lane Uprising Is Helping to Document Chicago’s Blocked Bikeway Problem
The site makes it easy for citizens to report bike lane blockages, and hold repeat offenders accountable.
October 18, 2018
CTA Documents: Loop Link Has Yielded Only Minor Speed Gains
While Loop Link was supposed to double bus speeds, that hasn't happened, partly due the lack of prepaid boarding and lane enforcement. But that doesn't mean the project is a failure.
October 17, 2018
Eyes on the Street: Mixed Messages on the Riverwalk
While signs and markings on the Lakefront Trail lead cyclists to the riverwalk, signs at the promenade warn that they'll be prosecuted if they ride there, even though it's still legal to do so.
October 15, 2018
Bike Walk Fund Campaigns Could Bring More Safety Projects to Underserved Areas
Active Trans is calling for $20 million to be earmarked in Chicago's budget each year, and $50 million in the Illinois budget annually, to fund bike and pedestrian projects, prioritizing underserved areas.
October 15, 2018
