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Introducing a New Streetsblog Series: Getting Transit Right
With more American cities raising impressive sums to expand transit, the question of how to invest effectively is increasingly essential. So far, few places have hit on a policy combination that makes transit more useful to more people. To help cities "get transit right," Streetsblog is launching a new series about which transit strategies are working and which are not.
February 16, 2017
Wicker Park / Bucktown Plan Has Great Ideas for Improving Transportation
Fixing the North/Damen/Milwaukee intersection, adding bike lanes on Milwaukee Avenue, and making the viaducts by the Clybourn Metra stop safer and more pleasant are all scenes we'd love to see.
February 14, 2017
The 5th Ward’s Leslie Hairston: Chicago’s Most Auto-centric Alderman?
It was no surprise that read that Hairston opposes pedestrianizing streets in Jackson Park. She’s shown time and time again that she prioritizes easy driving above all other transportation modes.
February 7, 2017
Don’t Push Bus Riders to the Margins
Mayors frequently face pressure from business interests to remove bus riders from downtown areas. But that's a big mistake, says transit consultant Jarrett Walker.
February 6, 2017
Columbus Is About to Double Access to Frequent Bus Service
Columbus, Ohio, is following Houston's lead and overhauling its bus network to make the system more useful to more people.
February 3, 2017
Chicago Transit Needs an Upgrade: 5 Universal Features of European City Transit
This isn't a wish list. These are five standard features of most bus networks in Europe.
January 23, 2017
Rob Sadowsky Discusses Why He Left Street Trust, Isn’t Returning to Chicago
Former Active Transportation ALliance director Rob Sadowsky was let go from his post leading the Bicycle Transportation Alliance. Contrary to a tip we received, Sadowsky is not returning to Active Trans.
January 11, 2017
(Parking) Podium Finish: Does This High-Rise Deserve TOD Status?
Although it has less than a 1:2 ratio of parking spaces to housing units there are a couple aspects of this project that make me question whether it’s truly in the spirit of a transit-oriented development.
January 6, 2017
Despite High-Profile Deaths, 2016 Was A Good Year for Chicago Transportation
Emanuel cut the ribbon on a number of new sustainable transportation amenities. And thanks to the mayor's need to rebuild his image, transportation officials paid more attention to equity concerns this year.
December 29, 2016
Happy Birthday Loop Link
While the system hasn't dramatically sped up bus service, it should get faster in the future, and it has also improved conditions for walking and biking.
December 22, 2016
