Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Driving

Residents show support for a speaker at last night's hearing by displaying green cards. Photo: John Greenfield

Vast Majority of Residents at Last Night’s Hearing Support Logan Affordable TOD Plan

By Lynda Lopez | Apr 25, 2019 | 10 Comments

Although a vocal minority of detractors spoke against the 100-percent affordable development by the Logan Blue Line stop, 78 percent of attendees voted to support the plan.

Looking southeast on Chicago and Milwaukee. Image: Google Maps

Driver, 90, Strikes Two Cyclists in West Town, Police Arrest One of the Cyclists

By John Greenfield | Apr 24, 2019 | 32 Comments

As the elderly motorist was striking the cyclists, one of them smashed his windshield. The cyclist was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor, but the driver got off with a moving violation.

Ride-hailing drivers often park in bike lanes downtown, the most common place for trips to begin and end. Photo via Bike Lane Uprising.

The Most Common Chicago Ride-Hailing Trip Is a 1-Mile Hop From River North to the Loop

By Steven Vance and John Greenfield | Apr 18, 2019 | 25 Comments

The most common types of ride-hailing trips are short, downtown jaunts, many of which could easily be done by more sustainable modes.

Lightfoot at the Clark/Lake station. Photo: Lightfoot for Chicago

Lightfoot Made Big Plans for Transportation; Let’s Make Sure She Follows Through

By John Greenfield | Apr 3, 2019 | 10 Comments

Here's a list of Lightfoot's key promises on traffic safety, enforcement, transit, TOD, biking, ride-hailing, and more. Streetsblog will help push her to keep them.

Where Do Lori and Toni Part Ways on Transportation?

By John Greenfield | Apr 1, 2019 | 1 Comment

Lightfoot's positions on bike/walk funding, the North LASD rehab, reduced CTA fares, and bus lane enforcement are arguably more progressive, but neither candidate is terrible on transportation.

A "bike lane" on Lawrence Avenue. Photo: Courtney Cobbs

How a Run-in With a Reckless Cabbie Inspired Me to Advocate for Safer Biking

By Courtney Cobbs | Mar 29, 2019 | 11 Comments

After I reported harassment by a taxi driver, I was pleasantly surprised to get a quick response from the city. Now I want to do more to help other cyclists.

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