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Get on the bus! Advocates and organizations urge Mayor Johnson to take action to save the Greyhound Terminal

According to the letter, rehabbing the station would cost less that $40M, a small fraction of the price tag of many other local transportation projects.

July 23, 2024

Transit advocates voiced support for 9 Ashland bus extension, transportation committee approved it

A full City Council vote is needed to finalize the project, and the next Council meeting is next Wednesday, July 17.

July 11, 2024

Tribune’s ridiculous editorial against creating a less car-centric DLSD: “Won’t someone please think of the drivers?”

While the Tribune called for coddling motorists by maintaining the status quo of an eight-lane highway, today's challenges call for a more walk/bike/transit-friendly lakefront.

June 18, 2024

Chicago, Bike Grid Now! and 14 alders join forces to demand a more people-friendly North DLSD

They sent a letter to IDOT and CDOT calling on them to put the brakes on plans to simply rebuild the eight-lane highway next to our gorgeous lakefront.

June 12, 2024

Transit advocates turned out in force for Dorval Carter’s first quarterly meeting with alderpersons

The grassroots advocacy groups Commuters Take Action and Better Streets Chicago urged residents to show up for the hearing.

February 27, 2024

At annual gathering, Better Streets Chicago unveils new Community Blocks campaign, inspired by Barcelona’s Superblocks

Advocates showed up in force to support the grassroots organization, which promotes safe, accessible, and equitable street design for all residents.

November 10, 2023

Dozens of advocates show up in the rain to call for overhauling the CTA at Cut Carter Protest

Said CTAction cofounder Fabio Göttlicher of CTA President Dorval Carter Jr., "It’s perhaps time to realize you’re not ready for a marathon and retire from the race."

October 16, 2023

Week Without Driving helped people, especially elected officials, understand challenges faced by those who can’t drive

This mobility justice campaign focuses on disability rights and racial equity.

October 12, 2023