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Mobility justice leaders: We need to look at “who’s in the room when planning is happening”
The urban planning field and the community input process has historically been dominated by white men, so they often fail to reflect the true needs of communities. It's time to change that.
January 28, 2020
Ald. Ramirez-Rosa discusses The 606 development freeze, Logan TOD funding
Both transportation-related initiatives are designed to fight housing displacement in the gentrifying Near Northwest Side.
January 21, 2020
No more free rides? Metra considers ideas to crack down on fare evasion
While Metra often seems to operate on the honors system, that may be changing in the future as the railroad adopts best practices from peer systems.
January 20, 2020
Let’s make some Rogers Park side streets safer by eliminating vehicular through traffic
The neighborhood greenway route on Glenwood and Greenway is a good start, but let's take it to the level by creating a car-lite, bike- and pedestrian-priority corridor.
January 20, 2020
What should Chicago do to make the city more accessible for people with disabilities?
Adam Ballard from the disability rights group Access Living discusses the CTA's ASAP program, helpful new apps, MPC's new accessibility report, and an issue with the new ride-hail tax.
January 15, 2020
606 displacement pressure shows that great car-free spaces are needed citywide
Think of all the benefits Chicagoans would enjoy if we improved walking, biking, transit, and public spaces in every neighborhood.
January 14, 2020
Serious CTA crime is on the rise. How can we fight it beyond using cops and cameras?
More policing and camera surveillance doesn't make everyone feel safer, but bringing back CTA conductors would help deter crime.
January 13, 2020
Topics at 47th Ward meeting: Using transit to encourage density, Bike to School Day
Transit consultant Ed Zotti, talked about his idea for waterfront transit lines at the 47th Ward Transit Committee meeting.
January 12, 2020
CTA, CPD promise more security on the ‘L’ in the wake of recent Red Line attacks
While crime is down systemwide, serious crime has doubled since 2015, and there have been a string of recent attacks and robberies on the Red Line.
January 9, 2020
100% affordable TOD proposed for Lincoln Square parking lot, local landlord blows a gasket
Fortunately, the resident calmed down after he learned that no parking spaces would be lost.
January 7, 2020
