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What does Chicago need to do to achieve transportation equity?
Streetsblog writer Courtney Cobbs discussed the topic at an event hosted by the Chicago Style Committee of the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics.
November 27, 2019
The car-centric status quo, not bus lanes, would “take up too much road” on LSD
We need to disregard the small-minded concern of the car-focused and redesign the drive in the manner that's best for our city and our planet.
November 27, 2019
Active Trans’ new “Fair Fares” report offers a blueprint for transit equity
Providing lower-income people better access to transit and mobility will contribute to better outcomes for employment, education, health, and public safety, which will safe money for society in the long run.
November 25, 2019
What do transportation advocates of color think of Lightfoot’s ride-hail tax plan?
CNT's Jacky Grimshaw, Oboi Reed from Equiticity, Julio Rodriguez from the Northwest Side Housing Center, and Leslé Honoré from K.L.E.O. weigh in on the mayor's plan.
November 22, 2019
We should be planning our transportation system as if the planet mattered
Here's what Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois should do if we really care about saving the planet from climate change.
November 21, 2019
A former Lyft driver shares his perspective on Lightfoot’s proposed ride-hail tax
Former Lyft driver Charlie Short says he's doubtful that the new fees will convince many customers to switch back to the CTA, since they believe ride-hail is safer, faster, and more reliable.
November 21, 2019
Get on the bus: Discussing the fair ride-hail tax with Mayor Lightfoot on the ride to work
During a morning commute on the #20 Madison, the mayor talked about how the new ride-hail fee structure will fight congestion and improve transit service.
November 20, 2019
Lopez shills for Uber’s phony ride-hail tax counterproposal, Reilly skewers it
The two main daily papers urged Mayor Lightfoot to compromise with Uber and Lyft, but her plan is fine as-is.
November 20, 2019
No, Sun-Times columnist Laura Washington, Lori shouldn’t play nice with Uber
In her second column promoting Uber's bogus message that Chicago's proposed ride-hail tax would hurt poor people, Washington says the mayor should compromise with Uber. Here's why that's wrong.
November 16, 2019
At the CTA’s 2020 budget hearing riders called for more off-peak and night service
People want better CTA options for commuting to non-9-to-5 jobs. Other comments covered ADA access, transit service for Lincoln Yards, and TOD by the 95th Street terminal.
November 15, 2019
