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Until Chicago and Illinois leaders step up with a “shelter in place” order, here’s how to stay safe
Most Chicagoland residents are unlikely to follow proper social distancing protocols until they're required to by law, but you should start doing so right now.
March 18, 2020
Safe and fun stuff to do around Chicago while practicing social distancing
Staying safe during the pandemic doesn't mean you have to remain cooped up inside. Here's are some fun natural and cultural destinations in the region.
March 17, 2020
Chicago transit ridership is dropping, but that’s actually a good thing
If you don't need to ride transit, then please walk, bike or, if necessary, drive where you need to go to help out those who must use the CTA, Pace, or Metra.
March 17, 2020
If you need to ride transit during the pandemic, do it. If you don’t, avoid it.
If you don't need to use public transportation during the pandemic, do the right thing and avoid riding it, which will make conditions safer for those who have no other option.
March 16, 2020
A silver lining of the coronavirus pandemic: more walking, biking, and telecommuting
Hopefully a few months from now the pandemic will be behind us, but the positive trends of more people walking and biking to work or telecommuting will be a permanent thing.
March 13, 2020
We need to de-prioritize driving and create more child-friendly streets
Decision-makers worry about inconveniencing motorists, but we should instead focus on making it safer to transport children without driving, and creating streets where kids can safely spend time.
March 13, 2020
Why didn’t the police cite an SUV driver who failed to yield to a cyclist, injuring him?
The driver apparently failed to yield to the cyclist while making a left turn onto Clark from a side street.
March 12, 2020
How not to be a garbage person when you’re driving
Driving isn’t like a video game. It is part of our lives, part of the legacy we leave as people.
March 10, 2020
Active Trans announces three “moonshot” goals for the next decade
The group wants a unified regional transit system; more bike and bus lanes, and car-free streets; and downtown congestion pricing to fund sustainable transportation.
March 9, 2020
Affluent, selfish neighbors are suing to block the Logan Square all-affordable TOD
Logan Square Neighbors for Responsible Development failed to block the project through the community input process, so now they've gone nuclear with a nuisance lawsuit.
March 3, 2020
