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Should the CTA do more to accommodate families with small children in strollers?
Unlike New York's MTA, the CTA allows unfolded strollers on buses, but there's still room for improvement.
December 18, 2019
The death of Angie Monroy was a reminder that gun violence is a mobility justice issue
As transit and mobility advocates, we need to talk more openly about violence on our streets and how it intersects with our work.
December 17, 2019
Have your say on the South Halsted Bus Corridor Project at the upcoming meeting
As part of the movement towards speeding up buses, the CTA and Pace have teamed up for a study on modernizing transit along South Halsted Street.
December 17, 2019
Why failure to pay your CTA or Metra fare should result in a ticket, not criminal charges
Decriminalizing fare evasion would help make the Chicagoland transit system more equitable.
December 12, 2019
MPC’s Toward Universal Mobility report aims to make local transit accessible for all
“We can design transportation systems that are seamless for everyone," said a disability rights advocate at the release. "The only thing that stops us if we don’t have the right people at the table.”
December 11, 2019
Some advocates say the next Active Trans director should be a person of color
The organization says it has made some mistakes when it comes to addressing the needs of Black and Latinx communities. Having a person of color in charge could help avoid such tunnel vision.
December 11, 2019
Ride-hail drivers discuss labor and environmental issues
Courtney Cobbs moderated the panel "Gig Work: Apps, Transit, and the Environment," hosted by Chicago Jobs with Justice and Workers’ Rights Board.
December 11, 2019
Advocates laud Lightfoot’s pick of Studio Gang’s Gia Biagi as transportation chief
Biagi comes to CDOT from Jeanne Gang's renowned design firm Studio Gang.
December 10, 2019
Here are the best things about Active Trans’ “Fair Fares” recommendations
Streetsblog's Courtney Cobbs discusses the strategies from the transit equity study that she feels can make the most impact.
December 9, 2019
Chicago’s Bus Priority Zone program shifts into high gear
The city hopes to relieve route bottlenecks with short stretches of bus-only lanes and other upgrades. But bolder steps are needed if we really want to make the bus a more appealing travel option.
December 3, 2019
