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Aldermen: Free-Floating Car-Share Would Reduce Parking
Alderman Joe Moreno has proposed a test of the technology starting this spring.
January 26, 2018
Family of Crossing Guard Janet Gould, 80, Is Suing Lyft Driver Who Critically Injured Her
The driver claims the sun was in his eyes, but his passenger says he yelled for the driver to stop.
January 22, 2018
It’s Cheap and Easy to Get Around Los Angeles by Transit
Although LA has a reputation for being hopelessly car-dependent, with a little planning you can have a great time sightseeing via buses and trains.
January 17, 2018
Residents Convince Obama Foundation to Remove Garage From Midway, Submerge It
The next step should be to make the whole plan less car-focused by investing in transit infrastructure rather than road widening.
January 9, 2018
100-Plus U. of C. Professors Oppose the Current, Car-Centric Obama Center Plans
While the faculty members are opposed to pedestrianizing Cornell Drive, they also note that it would be inequitable to use parkland to house a garage for the center and spend taxpayer money to widen nearby roadways.
January 8, 2018
New State Bike Laws Kick in and Cycling Becomes Illinois’ Official State Exercise
It's now legal for drivers to cross a solid centerline in order to safely pass a cyclist, bike on the shoulder of the road and use a tail light instead of a rear reflector when riding at night.
January 5, 2018
In Spite of Everything, 2017 Was a Good Year for Transportation
Despite Trump's threats to gut federal funding for transit, walking, and bike projects, 2017 was still as decent year for Chicago sustainable transportation, although it definitely had its ups and downs.
January 4, 2018
Latest Crash Highlights Need for Guardrails Along Lakefront Trail
The collision, which critically injured the driver, was at least the third crash along the south Lakefront Trail within a few months.
January 3, 2018
CDOT May Pedestrianize Streets by the Centennial Monument
An advocate says, "It’s not just about fixing Milwaukee now; it’s about doing something awesome and leaving a lasting legacy for our kids.”
December 21, 2017
Worry Less About $40 Tolls and More About Plans to Widen I-55
The Tribune is concerned about congestion-priced lanes on the Stevenson resulting in Virginia-style $40 tolls, but the real problem is that expanding the highway would encourage more driving.
December 18, 2017
