Chicago’s 30 mph speed limit largely to blame for mediocre People for Bikes rating
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Our city also lost points simply because the Chicago Department of Transportation didn't provide data on recent bike improvements.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Active Transportation Alliance
“It’s like a chess game”: ATA panel looks at ideas for advancing multimodal projects
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The Active Transportation Alliance’s second transit justice town hall, conducted via Zoom Wednesday evening, was a rallying cry for local civic engagement.
What will and should Biden-Harris mean for transportation? Experts, advocates weigh in
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After the initial euphoria of Saturday’s election result wore off, Streetsblog Chicago reached out to local transportation leaders to get their take on what the Biden-Harris administration will mean for sustainable transportation, based on the candidates’ platform and statements. We also asked these experts and advocates, as well as our readers, what they’d like to […]
Universal Metra bicycle access via dedicated bike cars would be a game-changer
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Bike cars on all trains on all lines during non-pandemic times would enable people to use bikes for first- and last-mile trips for downtown commutes.
Free mask dispensers on the CTA? Lightfoot: “We’ve done a tremendous amount already”
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The mayor seems to be taking an "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" attitude. But feedback from straphangers suggests there's still room for improvement when it comes to mask compliance.
Advocates blast mayor’s refusal to rule out a CTA shutdown if there’s election unrest
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"I'm not going to hesitate" to shut down transit and Divvy again in the event of civil unrest Lightfoot told Streetsblog this morning.
Always use protection: PPE vending machines are coming to Chicago ‘L’ stations
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While the initiative can't hurt, it won't be helpful for people who lack masks -- which are for sale just about everywhere nowadays -- because they can't afford to buy them.
Ogilvie ticket verification booths are a symptom of harmful Metra / Union Pacific conflict
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The Active Transportation Alliance spokesman says that this brinkmanship is bad for rail employees and the commuting public.
ATA, MPC push for funds for transit, street remixes; Ideas floated for Division, Palmer
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Redesigning streets to be more walk/bike/transit-friendly is key for avoiding a spike in driving as workplaces reopen.
CMAP, ATA, and CDOT discuss pandemic transportation challenges, and the way forward
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Car traffic is on its way back to pre-pandemic levels, but transit ridership is still way down, and without further intervention, the agencies have to resort to drastic service cuts.
What transportation challenges are south suburbanite facing in the time of COVID?
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The Active Transportation Alliance recently released their COVID mobility report for the South Suburbs.