Programs that Pay Residents to Give Up Cars Gain Support Worldwide
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France may soon pay its residents to trade their private cars for e-bikes, vehicle-share services, and even transit passes.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about automobile dependence
How will new Chicagoland stimulus transit cash be spent? We won’t know until fall
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When it comes to transit funding from the most recent federal COVID-19 stimulus package, the common sentiment from transit agencies in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana can be summed up as “wait and see.”
Today’s Headlines for Friday, April 16
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Despite rumors, river bridges haven’t been lifted during peaceful protests over Adam Toledo shooting (CBS) Woman killed while trying to make a U-turn at Monroe/Western, 3 injured (Sun-Times) GoFundMe launched for family of Agata Gortz, fatally struck by bus driver while jogging in Palos Hills Survey: Should speed bumps be installed on Barry Avenue between […]
RTA survey: Most people who stopped commuting by transit during COVID plan to return
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About 80 percent of respondents who weren't riding buses and trains on a frequent basis said they planned to to return to their pre-pandemic commuting habits once worries about the coronavirus ease.
Steep rise in downtown parking rate may foreshadow personal car use hitting crisis levels
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The Chicago Loop Alliance's March downtown activity report showed vehicle parking rates skyrocketed as the weather warmed and pandemic restrictions loosened.
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, April 15
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As Chicago braces for protests over police shootings, CPD makes new rules for handling crowds (Tribune) Protect Our Parks files new lawsuit seeking to stop Obama Center’s construction In Jackson Park (Block Club) 2 pedestrians have been struck and killed by Metra trains near Round Lake this week (L&MCS) Residents react to death of Ciro […]
Here’s how to provide input on new West Side Divvy station locations
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This year CDOT and Lyft will be expanding the system further into the West side, and once again they're looking for feedback from local residents on where the new stations should go.
Here’s a mellow bike route connecting the Lakefront Trail and the North Branch Trail
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Since the city hasn't created a signed route yet, here's a low-stress itinerary on side streets that should work pretty well for families with kids.
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, April 14
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Officials announce start of foundation work on Obama Presidential Center, including new bike-ped routes (NBC) SBC writer David Zegeye discusses push to preserve affordable housing near Obama Center (Block Club) Man, 21, accused of pulling cop into vehicle during investigation, driving off and then crashing (Tribune) Journalist with vision impairment discusses DOJ involvement in Accessible […]
How could we use new bike-ped bridges to improve safety and connectivity?
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Here are some proposals for improving crossings of waterways in various parts of Chicago.