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Divvy kicks off West Side expansion with 3,500 bikes, 107 “e-station” parking areas
When the expansion is completed, the Divvy system will include 16,500 bikes and more than 800 stations.
July 9, 2021
The CTA touts a ridership rebound with 56% increase since start of 2021
Since May 1, overall ridership has increased by than 20 percent, and in June, weekday average ridership was more than 600,000, over double the ridership during the darkest days of COVID-19.
July 9, 2021
Eyes on the street: Rogers Park’s new “Black Lives Matter” Slow Street
A new Slow Street was recently installed in Rogers Park, including a Black Lives Matter street mural.
July 8, 2021
CDOT: Direct State/Lake – Red transfer was “impossible,” but wheelchair access will improve
The project includes two new elevators that will make the wheelchair transfer more convenient than it otherwise would be.
July 8, 2021
Bus lanes aren’t enough: We must transform DuSable Drive into a multimodal boulevard
We need to reclaim our lakefront and turn it into the truly spectacular green space we deserve. We need to remove the highway through our parks.
July 7, 2021
If you want a safer transit system, support better mental health services
Providing all citizens with adequate mental health support is crucial for creating a safer, more peaceful city.
July 6, 2021
What political realities must we overcome to create a protected bike lane network?
The Active Transportation Alliance hosted a discussion with North Side aldermen Daniel LaSpata, Andre Vasquez, and Matt Martin.
July 6, 2021
Armed guards aren’t the answer for reducing CTA violence, transit ambassadors are
While it's understandable that the transit union is pushing for adding armed guards on the CTA, it appears the the conversation should really be about introducing unarmed outreach personnel.
July 3, 2021
Should we advocate for a better DSD by pushing “realistic” changes, or a moonshot?
Is advocating for bus-only lanes on DSD, rather than half-sizing the highway, a realistic goal, or "simping for the status quo"?
July 2, 2021
Weirdness: North DuSable Drive reconstruction could include four tolled bus / car lanes
Meeting attendees complained that the focus of the discussion was still two car-oriented, rather than considering the needs of pedestrians and cyclists.
July 1, 2021
