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New perpendicular parking crams in more cars at Montrose Beach, raises safety concerns
Parking was recently reconfigured at Montrose Beach at the request of local alderperson James Cappleman. The new layout raises traffic safety concerns.
June 8, 2022
SUV driver killed Raphael “Rafi” Cardenas as he rode a scooter in Lincoln Square
No Parking signs at intersections are important because the lack of parked cars near the crosswalk "daylights" the intersection.
June 5, 2022
Possible Chicago public restroom pilot could help improve access to public space
Advocates for more public restrooms for Chicagoans will be heartened by signs of movement to address the problem.
May 25, 2022
Shared Mobility Action Agenda aims to make non-private-car modes handy for all by 2030
There are many ways to screw up shared mobility. So hopefully the action agenda will focus on shared modes that actually decrease emissions, rather than exacerbate climate change.
May 17, 2022
Advocates urge CMAP’s transportation committee to reject road expansion projects
A number of advocacy organizations are urging Chicagoland regional transportation agencies to halt plans to add additional lanes to expressways and arterial streets.
May 11, 2022
Divvy hopes new charging stations will reduce VMT needed to maintain the fleet
The Divvy system recently debuted charging stations for electric Divvys. Read more to find out where the first charging stations are located.
May 5, 2022
The U. of C. has made progress in reducing car use. So why is it building a giant garage?
The University of Chicago has made progress on decreasing driving. Why is it building a new parking garage while also committing to reducing transportation-related greenhouse emissions?
April 26, 2022
Lightfoot’s Climate Action Plan calls for “a zero-emission transportation network”
The city is billing the plan as a "community-informed plan to mitigate climate-change impacts and position Chicago as a job-creator and economic leader in new economy."
April 22, 2022
Andar en bicicleta en el suroeste con Southwest Collective
The Collective se enfoca en los vecindarios de Archer Heights, Ashburn, Back of the Yards, Brighton Park, Clearing, Gage Park, Garfield Ridge, Scottsdale, The Lawns y West Elsdon.
April 20, 2022
Biking on the Southwest Side with Southwest Collective
The Southwest Side of Chicago is known for its high levels of industry among residential areas. This makes cycling challenging, but come learn about a collective working improve conditions for walking and biking.
April 20, 2022