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MPC, Council on Global Affairs staffers urge the city to open streets during pandemic
Sidewalks, parks, and trails are crowded in Chicago, and speeding and sever crashes are up. Local transportation leaders say it's time for an open streets program.
April 16, 2020
The Crawford demolition is a mobility justice issue
The implosion of the smokestack of the coal-fired power plant created a massive cloud of dust that makes walking and biking less safe.
April 16, 2020
You can’t bike to work on the LFT, but the Trib suggests illegally cruising LSD for fun
Sorry to be Sir Thomas Bringdown III, but unless car-free outdoor recreation isn't a viable option for you, it's irresponsible to go out driving for fun during the COVID-19 crisis
April 14, 2020
Navigating COVID-19 with a child who has disabilities
Spending outside is especially important for children with special needs, but crucial for other people to give them space during the pandemic.
April 14, 2020
Lightfoot: Nope, I’m not reopening the Lakefront Trail for bike commuting anytime soon
The mayor indicated that the idea of reopening the shoreline path solely to bike commuters during the pandemic is a nonstarter, and didn't even address the topic of open streets.
April 11, 2020
Black and Latinx transportation leaders say they’re satisfied with ATA’s hiring of Amy Rynell as ED
While some mobility justice advocates were pushing for a Black or Latinx director, Peter Taylor, Shawn Conley, and Julio Rodriguez say they're please that the group hired a woman with an equity lens.
April 11, 2020
Increased walk/bike during the pandemic is an opportunity to improve our streets
While Chicago has been closing trails and parks in response to crowding during the pandemic, we should be opening streets to make room for safe, socially-distanced recreation.
April 8, 2020
Police must enforce the Stay at Home order fairly, without racial double-standards
It makes sense for police to intervene when people are dangerously violating the pandemic rules. But we must make sure they're not unfairly targeting people of color for enforcement.
April 8, 2020
Leaders from SF, Philly, Duluth and Bogotá discuss open streets as a public health strategy
Having supportive city officials has been key to opening opening up streets to people during the COVID-19 crisis.
April 7, 2020
Eyes on the Street: Crowded sidewalks and half-empty parking lanes in Andersonville
The sidewalks on Clark Street are too narrow to allow for social distancing, but the parking lanes are lightly used right now. Let's turn one of them into pedestrian space.
April 7, 2020
