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How the Lincoln Yards Development Could Impact Chicago Transportation
The proposal is nearly a done deal. Building thousands of new homes and offices will exacerbate our city's traffic congestion woes, unless bold action is taken to improve transit access.
March 8, 2019
Too Much Parking Makes Neighborhoods Less Equitable, but eTOD Can Help
While excessive parking can jack up housing costs, affordable TOD can reduce transportation expenses for low-income and working-class residents.
March 8, 2019
Hit-and-Run Driver Fatally Struck Solomon Gutierrez, 50, in Belmont-Cragin
Gutierrez was the 5th pedestrian killed in Chicago this year.
March 7, 2019
Turning Trucker With No Side Guards Killed Anthony Macedo, 14, in Gage Park
Although a Chicago ordinance requires side guards, which might have prevented Macedo's death, on some trucks operating in the city, it likely didn't cover this one.
March 6, 2019
CDOT’s Vision Zero Program and U. of C. Quiz Motorists on Their Driving Habits
The city wants to learn about Chicagoans' driving behavior and attitudes to help inform crash-prevention programs.
March 6, 2019
Where Do Lightfoot and Preckwinkle Stand on Transportation Issues?
Both candidates have sensible transportation platforms, but here's what they've said about specific issues.
February 27, 2019
Still on the Fence About the Election? Check out This Chart
Here's a quick summary about what the candidates had to say about a variety of transportation issues.
February 26, 2019
Mayoral Candidates Discuss Congestion Pricing, Parking, Bike Ticketing and More
Other topics in our questionnaire included Vision Zero, raising the gas tax, eliminating parking minimums, affordable TOD, speeding up buses, and shared-mobility services.
February 23, 2019
Car2go Is Offering Chicagoans $20 in Free Credit to Roll to the Polls Next Tuesday
The point-to-point car-share service's pilot has been extended through June.
February 20, 2019
Bill to Legalize Autonomous Vehicles Moves Forward in Illinois Legislature
State rep Michael J. Zalewski says the law is needed to fill a "legislative vacuum." The bill as written would prevent municipalities from banning the technology.
February 20, 2019
