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High-Definition Security Cameras Are Now Ubiquitous on the CTA Rail System
Since May 2018, 660 existing cameras have been upgraded to high-definition and 340 cameras have been added, using revenue from the city's ride-hailing tax.
April 4, 2019
Lightfoot Made Big Plans for Transportation; Let’s Make Sure She Follows Through
Here's a list of Lightfoot's key promises on traffic safety, enforcement, transit, TOD, biking, ride-hailing, and more. Streetsblog will help push her to keep them.
April 3, 2019
The $17 Million Belmont Blue Line Station Rehab Prioritizes Form Over Function
The fancy Space-Age awning probably won't do a good job of keeping bus customers dry, but the city apparently hopes it will attract more development to Avondale.
April 2, 2019
Where Do Lori and Toni Part Ways on Transportation?
Lightfoot's positions on bike/walk funding, the North LASD rehab, reduced CTA fares, and bus lane enforcement are arguably more progressive, but neither candidate is terrible on transportation.
April 1, 2019
How a Run-in With a Reckless Cabbie Inspired Me to Advocate for Safer Biking
After I reported harassment by a taxi driver, I was pleasantly surprised to get a quick response from the city. Now I want to do more to help other cyclists.
March 29, 2019
How New Mobility Tech Could Impact TOD — For Good or Bad
Ride-share, shared mobility devices, and autonomous vehicles could help expand the TOD zone, but they could also exacerbate transportation inequities if all residents don't have good access.
March 26, 2019
Q & A: Why Does Catching the ‘L’ From O’Hare Cost $5, and Should I Use a Bike Bell?
The Chicago Transportation Authority looks at the $2.50 surcharge from the airport, and the pros and cons of chiming in on trails and bike lanes.
March 24, 2019
A Cheat Sheet to Our Chicago Transportation Discussion on the “Aldermanic” Podcast
We discussed Lightfoot and Preckwinkle's transportation platforms, and the upcoming Divvy Lyft sponsorship and expansion deal.
March 22, 2019
One Central Mega-Development Could Connect Museum Campus to Mass Transit
The ambitious project, centered around a new transit hub, would transform 34 acres of what is currently open-air rail lines
March 21, 2019
Mobility Task Force Report Has Some Good Ideas, But Misses Some Opportunities
The study fails to mention that better collaboration between CTA, Pace, Metra, and the South Shore Line could greatly improve mobility for residents.
March 20, 2019
