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Rob Sadowsky Discusses Why He Left Street Trust, Isn’t Returning to Chicago
Former Active Transportation ALliance director Rob Sadowsky was let go from his post leading the Bicycle Transportation Alliance. Contrary to a tip we received, Sadowsky is not returning to Active Trans.
January 11, 2017
Logan Groups Raise Support for 100% Affordable TOD Through Petition Drive
The push to convert a parking lot next to the Logan Square station into a 100-percent-affordable TOD is picking up steam.
January 10, 2017
Thanks Obama: Feds Award $1.1 Billion for Red and Purple Line Modernization
It came as no surprise, but it was still a relief, when officials announced today that the $1 billion federal grant for the CTA’s Red and Purple Modernization project has been approved.
January 9, 2017
$50 Million Garfield Gateway Project Will Spruce Up the Green Line Station
The gateway project includes extending the platform's canopies; elevator and escalator upgrades; and the installation of public art and landscaping.
January 9, 2017
(Parking) Podium Finish: Does This High-Rise Deserve TOD Status?
Although it has less than a 1:2 ratio of parking spaces to housing units there are a couple aspects of this project that make me question whether it’s truly in the spirit of a transit-oriented development.
January 6, 2017
Landlord Is Blocking Relocation Deal for Tenants Displaced by TOD Plan
Activists are calling on the landlord to stop blocking a relocation agreement that would help his low-income tenants, who are being forced out of his building by the TOD plans, find new homes.
January 3, 2017
Despite High-Profile Deaths, 2016 Was A Good Year for Chicago Transportation
Emanuel cut the ribbon on a number of new sustainable transportation amenities. And thanks to the mayor's need to rebuild his image, transportation officials paid more attention to equity concerns this year.
December 29, 2016
The South Shore Line Is Adding Weekday Bike Service. Will Anyone Use It?
The early-morning and late-afternoon weekday trains aren't going to be useful for most commutes or excursions, so it's likely these runs won’t see many bikes.
December 28, 2016
“The Untokening” Was a Frank Discussion of the Livable Streets Movement’s Equity Challenges
When mobility-related social justice issues, such as gentrification and police abuse, come up, it often makes relatively privileged people uncomfortable.
December 14, 2016
Good News: IDOT Reconsiders Trading Car Lanes for Bus Lanes on the Drive
While it’s encouraging to see the state proposing a somewhat less car-centric version of the shoreline highway, their plans still leave a lot to be desired.
December 9, 2016
