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Bike/train crash death of Darryl Len Pruitt, 60, raises Metra crossing safety issues
It was the latest in a series of tragic incidents involving people illegally crossing Metra gates, raising questions about what the commuter railroad can do to improve safety at crossings.
July 21, 2021
“We’ve got to do better”: Buttigieg, Chicago officials rally support for Biden’s infra plan
Buttigieg said he's confident the largest infrastructure bill in U.S. history will pass Congress, stressing its importance from equity and climate change standpoints.
July 20, 2021
Chicago’s 30 mph speed limit, lack of connectivity again lead to low People for Bikes rating
People for Bikes and the Active Transportation Alliance agree that Chicago should focus on lowering the default speed limit and building a network of protected bike lines to encourage more cycling.
July 19, 2021
Allowing more density would help Chicago avoid a post-COVID transit death spiral
To secure the future of transit in Chicago, we need to update the zoning code to allow two-flats and low-rise apartments near transit in neighborhoods across the city.
July 16, 2021
Unsurprisingly, People for Bikes gave Chicago a low scores for bike-friendliness
A recent People for Bikes assessment of Chicago's bike friendliness gave the city low scores. Read about the factors that lead to the low marks.
July 15, 2021
Off-duty cop who reportedly ran stop sign, killing boy on bike, issued citation
While the police union president said "any person could be in [the driver's] shoes," witnesses tell a different story.
July 15, 2021
Proposed Pace strategic plan puts emphasis on express buses, ridership metrics
The vision of Pace’s future outlined in its proposed new strategic vision plan emphasizes express services along highways and Pulse Arterial Rapid Transit services along major corridors.
July 14, 2021
With new details emerging, state funding for One Central makes even less sense
Given the city’s history of using public funds for private developments, One Central has not provided the confidence that Illinois has made a good deal with our money.
July 13, 2021
Eyes on the street: Despite the rain, plenty of people attended the first Sundays on State
The weather and a lack of music created a somewhat subdued vibe, but sunshine and warmer temperature should make the event more vibrant in the future.
July 13, 2021
Remember the Crosstown? Here’s the story of Chicago’s successful 1970s freeway revolt
The Crosstown plan threatened to ram a multi-lane highway through the heart of the city, but fired-up residents helped stop it.
July 12, 2021
