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My Experiences as a Black Man Navigating the Streets of Chicago
Streetsblog reporter James Porter, the son of a policeman, discusses how police profiling has affected his travels through the city.
April 19, 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
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
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
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
New Chicago Task Force Report Has Guidelines for Shared Mobility and AV Policy
Short-term recommendations include hiring a Chief Mobility Officer and piloting dockless scooters.
March 14, 2019
Introducing “The Chicago Transportation Authority” — Your Source for Info and Advice
Our new feature will answer your burning questions about biking, walking, and transit issues, history, etiquette, and more.
March 14, 2019
To Build or Not to Build? Some Western Spring Residents Oppose Bike Path
Neighbors opposed to the project have voiced NIMBY concerns about "privacy" and "safety."
March 13, 2019
CDOT Chief Touts Rahm Emanuel’s Transportation Wins at Active Trans Gala
The gala honored honored local nonprofits, businesses and people that have made a significant impact on biking, walking and transit in the region.
March 9, 2019
Hit-and-Run Driver Fatally Struck Solomon Gutierrez, 50, in Belmont-Cragin
Gutierrez was the 5th pedestrian killed in Chicago this year.
March 7, 2019