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Proposed North Shore bus changes raise concerns from Glenview parents, students
Workers and healthcare providers also said the changes would disrupt transportation access.
February 6, 2020
The slower Pace of suburban transit: It can be difficult to get around the ‘burbs car-free
A bus trip home from the car repair shop wasn't bad, but a suburb-to-suburb transit commute or journey with multiple stops, can be challenging.
February 6, 2020
Caveat to Lightfoot: Over-police the CTA and you may face NYC-style subway protests
If additional policing leads to the criminalization of more people of color and low-income residents, don't be surprised if the response is hundreds of angry Chicagoans storming the turnstiles.
February 3, 2020
Dangers and Annoyances: When, if ever, does it make sense to confront a CTA rule-breaker?
Smoking, littering, radio playing, and other infractions can make CTA trips unpleasant and reduce ridership. But many riders say it's wisest not to confront the offender.
January 30, 2020
Series of meeting announced to discuss Pace North Shore service changes
The proposal includes adjustments to five routes, the addition of one new route, and the cancelation of two routes.
January 29, 2020
Mobility justice leaders: We need to look at “who’s in the room when planning is happening”
The urban planning field and the community input process has historically been dominated by white men, so they often fail to reflect the true needs of communities. It's time to change that.
January 28, 2020
How can we make sustainable transportation more fun?
If we want more people to ride buses and bikes, we've got to help make the experience not only safe and efficient, but enjoyable.
January 24, 2020
No more free rides? Metra considers ideas to crack down on fare evasion
While Metra often seems to operate on the honors system, that may be changing in the future as the railroad adopts best practices from peer systems.
January 20, 2020
Let’s make some Rogers Park side streets safer by eliminating vehicular through traffic
The neighborhood greenway route on Glenwood and Greenway is a good start, but let's take it to the level by creating a car-lite, bike- and pedestrian-priority corridor.
January 20, 2020
CTA will tweak California and Kedzie bus routes, provide long-awaited Ogden extension
The CTA is launching new bus pilots, modifying the #52 Kedzie/California and #94 South California routes, and extending the #157 Streeterville/Taylor route.
January 17, 2020
