2023 Mayoral election
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What if the mayoral candidates’ transportation platforms were literally CTA platforms?
Some of the nine Chicago mayoral candidates have released transportation platforms. But if their platforms were literally CTA station platforms, which ones would they be?
February 7, 2023
Mayoral candidates weigh in on transportation at Safe Streets for All forum
The event was organized by a coalition of advocacy organizations committed to ensuring all Chicagoans can safely traverse the city car-free, year-round.
January 31, 2023
Here’s how mayoral candidates can oppose traffic cams without being irresponsible
If Chicago mayoral candidates don't like automated enforcement, that's fine – as long as they have a realistic alternative proposal for preventing traffic deaths.
January 30, 2023
Mayoral hopefuls weigh in on how to save the CTA, a key campaign issue
During today's mayoral candidate forum held by WCPT 820 AM at Morningstar Auditorium, transit was a major topic of conversation.
January 26, 2023
Mayoral hopefuls call for accessible stations, municipal sidewalk plowing during disability issues forum
Seven out of the nine declared Chicago mayoral candidates shared their plans for making the city more accessible to people with disabilities at the January 7 forum hosted by Access Living, a disability rights group.
January 10, 2023
“Move Chicago” transportation recommendations are back for Chicago’s 2023 election
Move Chicago is a collection of strategies and recommendations that have been developed by many different advocates and organizations, and city and regional planners, over the years.
October 5, 2022
Willie Wilson has done lots of gas giveaways. What’s his position on CTA safety?
While Streetsblog Chicago may not agree with all of Wilson's transportation policies, or ideas for fighting crime on the CTA, it is good to see him elevating transit safety as a major campaign issue.
August 10, 2022
