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Millennium Station’s Randolph/Michigan elevator has been broken for months, with no word on fixing it
We decoded Metra's confusing directions for how to access Millennium Station by elevator while the Randolph/Michigan lift is indefinitely out of commission.
February 12, 2024
Why Car Dependency Makes Healthcare Access Harder — Particularly for the Marginalized
More than 20 percent of car-free U.S. adults in car-dependent places are skipping medical appointments because they can't physically get to the doctor, a new study finds.
May 7, 2023
A touchy subject: CTA will pilot 1,300 tactile bus stop signs across 12 routes
There was some good news on Tuesday about efforts to make Chicago streets more accessible to people with visual impairments.
August 24, 2022
Justice is blind: Lawsuit to force Chicago to retrofit all stoplights with audible signals advances
Chicago’s dearth of accessible signals is “a huge pain in the ass,” says legally blind artist and musician Andy Slater.
March 17, 2022
Seated e-scooters are coming to Chicago to provide an option for people with disabilities
Lime will be rolling out seated models as early as this week, which people with disabilities can request from Lime or one of its community partners.
August 26, 2020
For wheelchair user Michele Lee, good transit access is key for maintaining independence
After recovering from a car crash, Lee moved from the suburbs to the West Loop for better transportation and retail options, but accessibility gaps still present challenges.
February 14, 2020
What should Chicago do to make the city more accessible for people with disabilities?
Adam Ballard from the disability rights group Access Living discusses the CTA's ASAP program, helpful new apps, MPC's new accessibility report, and an issue with the new ride-hail tax.
January 15, 2020
A Chicago transit enthusiast’s look at New York City public transportation
North America's largest rapid transit system has some major advantages over the 'L', but it also has some drawbacks.
January 2, 2020
Disability rights group is suing Chicago over lack of accessible pedestrian signals
In July Lori Lightfoot promised to install 100 accessible pedestrian signals within the next two years, but the lawsuit says that's not fast enough.
September 24, 2019
CDOT Will Include Accessible Ped Signals in All Projects — Up to 100 Within 2 Years
Chicago has lagged way behind peer cities when it comes to installing accessible pedestrian signals, but this initiative will help level the playing field.
July 26, 2019
