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Chicago releases first-ever equitable transit-oriented development plan
A new equitable transit-oriented development plan published by the city today lays out steps for bringing affordable TOD to all parts of town.
September 14, 2020
Let’s lobby for fair sustainable transportation funding in Chicago’s 2021 budget
It may seem like an uphill battle during COVID, but it's important to remember that sustainable transportation investments generally provides excellent bang for the buck in terms of economic benefits.
September 14, 2020
Building a 500-car garage in the West Loop is counterproductive to fighting climate change
A focus on car storage ignores the true costs of car-based infrastructure. Climate change poses an existential threat, and adding more parking for cars ignores that reality.
September 11, 2020
The CTA rolls out a new Ridership Information Dashboard for the ‘L’
Today the CTA announced its Ridership Information Dashboard has been expanded to include crowding data on the 'L'.
September 10, 2020
Here’s an update on the Red and Purple Modernization project a year into the project
All of the Belmont flyover columns were finished this summer, and temporary stations are being built in Uptown and Edgewater to allow for service as new ones are built.
September 8, 2020
Crystal Lake, RTA seek community feedback for transit-orientated development plan
Crystal Lake is working with the Regional Transportation Authority to create a Strategic Action Plan, which would guide community development and transportation planning around the suburb's two Metra stations.
September 8, 2020
Colorful new art installations have arrived at the Montrose Blue, Diversey Brown stops
The Montrose Blue and Diversey Brown stations just got colorful, thought-provoking new public art that will make the commute more interesting.
September 2, 2020
As police reform movement intensifies, an update on CTA shooting victim Ariel Roman
Amidst recent tragedies, Roma's slow recovery offers a small glimmer of hope.
August 27, 2020
Zoom Interview: The backstory of the Mellow Chicago Bike Map
In an interview for a DePaul University class, John discussed the origins of the bike map, and the Chicago transportation scene in general.
August 27, 2020
What transportation challenges are south suburbanite facing in the time of COVID?
The Active Transportation Alliance recently released their COVID mobility report for the South Suburbs.
August 25, 2020
