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Today’s Headlines for Friday, August 7

By AJ LaTrace | Aug 7, 2020 | No Comments

Chicago regional transit bosses discuss transit relief on Chicago Tonight (WTTW) South Side bike rides creating new form of activism, solidarity (Block Club) Urban farm to bring jobs, energy to Auburn Gresham area (Sun-Times) Chicago TIF income hits record $926 million (Crain’s) TIF funds could be tempting source for funds during pandemic (Sun-Times) Wells Street […]

One Rider’s Impression of the Divvy E-Bike

By Imelda March | Aug 6, 2020 | No Comments

On July 29th, Divvy launched access to e-bikes in the Chicago and Evanston-based bike share system. These bikes are the no-sweat approach of getting from point A to point B. “To date, we’ve seen between 800-1,000 e-bike rides per day, as we continue focusing deployment on the South Side. We will continue to ramp up […]

As city recovers, streets vendors can help boost local economy

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli | Aug 6, 2020 | No Comments

After about two months of no work due to the city’s regulations on street vendors amid the pandemic, Logan Square resident Caritina E. is happy to get back outside. The longtime street vendor, who sells sorbet ice cream cups and fresh coconuts, sits at her usual spot at Fullerton and Sacramento Avenues hoping to make […]

Today’s Headlines for Thursday, August 6

By AJ LaTrace | Aug 6, 2020 | No Comments

Congressional Dems support more federal aid for public transit (Washington Post) Lakefront restaurants to reopen this week while beaches remain closed (Sun-Times) Early 2021 groundbreaking planned for Lincoln Yards megadevelopment (Tribune) A look at the impact of erosion along the North Shore lakefront (Tribune) Colorful Black Lives Matter mural covers Clifton Avenue in Uptown (Block […]

Oboi Reed at the start of a Slow Roll ride.

Equiticity’s Oboi Reed returns to mobility justice work, discusses health challenges

By Cameron Bolton | Aug 5, 2020 | No Comments

Reed opened up to Streetsblog about the struggle he's faced over the years with clinical depression and why he now feels ready to move forward with transportation advocacy.

Today’s headlines for Wednesday, August 5

By AJ LaTrace | Aug 5, 2020 | No Comments

Divvy’s $50 million expansion to the far South Side underway (Divvy) Chicago Public Schools to go fully remote for the autumn (Sun-Times) Some CTA entrances along Blue Line will be closed for repairs (Block Club) Neighborhood battle brewing over affordable housing on northwest side (WTTW) Artist Don’t Fret showcases new installation along riverwalk (Tribune) Apartment […]

A Streets Calling ride. Photo: Genius Media Company

Introducing Streets Calling, a new bike group for Black Chicagoans

By Courtney Cobbs | Aug 4, 2020 | No Comments

Their rides have been drawing dozens or even hundreds of participants, but so far they've kept a low profile in the larger bike community.

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, August 4

By AJ LaTrace | Aug 4, 2020 | No Comments

How a new corner store in Englewood could help combat poverty (Citylab) Weighing the risks of recreational travel during the pandemic (Tribune) Suburban bars and restaurants asked to take steps in combating COVID (Sun-Times) CTA bus drivers say many riders still not wearing masks (ABC 7) Gov. Pritzker opens door to fines for those not […]

A rendering of Lake Shore Drive with mixed-traffic lanes converted to dedicated bus lanes. Image: IDOT

LSD bus lanes are back on the table: We’ve won a battle, now let’s win the war

By John Greenfield | Aug 3, 2020 | No Comments

If we're going to address the climate crisis and promote a more equitable transportation system, we need to pressure local officials to take bold action to improve transit.

Sound off on suburban bus service during the pandemic with a new Pace survey

By John Greenfield | Aug 3, 2020 | No Comments

Pace is looking for feedback from transit riders that will help the agency plan its next steps.