Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Bikes-on-Trains

Today’s Headlines for Friday, June 5

By John Greenfield | Jun 5, 2020 | No Comments

CTA trains still skipping some downtown stations, buses rerouted due to bridge closures Most Metra lines operating with modified Sunday schedules through June 7 Pace suburban bus and paratransit service is operating more-or-less normally Divvy bike-share is still operating on a 6 AM to 8 PM schedule Video shows horrific crash that left woman dead during police […]

People protest George Floyd's murder in the Loop. Photo: Maria Shaughnessy, U-High Midway

Reflections on the unrest, by the native son of a Chicago cop

By James Porter | Jun 4, 2020 | No Comments

I'm cautiously optimistic that there may be some positive results for African Americans in terms of safety in public space and freedom of mobility.

Sad Trombone: Lightfoot says the Lakefront Trail is still closed

By John Greenfield | Jun 4, 2020 | No Comments

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but despite thousands of signatures in support of reopening the trail, Mayor Lightfoot confirmed it's still off-limits.

Today’s Headlines for Thursday, June 4

By John Greenfield | Jun 4, 2020 | No Comments

Park bathrooms reopen, Riverwalk reopens for morning biking, all-day passive use (WTTW) CTA service restored with some downtown station closures and bus detours Most Metra lines will operate with modified Sunday schedules through June 7 Pace suburban bus and paratransit service is operating more-or-less normally Divvy bike-share is still operating on a 6 AM to […]

Black Lives Matter protesters in the Loop this weekend. Photo: Maria Shaughnessy, U-High Midway

Police have always limited Black people’s mobility and freedom in public spaces

By David Zegeye | Jun 3, 2020 | No Comments

This moment is an opportunity to redefine the role of police and center Black lives, our freedom, and our movement through spaces.

CPD officers wrongly cited curfew to order Streetsblog to stop filming arrest

By John Greenfield | Jun 3, 2020 | No Comments

A minor encounter with Chicago Police Department officers underscored the importance of making sure police follow laws protecting freedom of the press.

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Today’s Headlines

By John Greenfield | Jun 3, 2020 | No Comments

Partial reopening of the Loop, CTA and Divvy service largely restored, curfew still on Metra service resumes today on most lines with modified Sunday schedule Pace including I-55 Bus on Shoulder Express Service and full Chicago paratransit, is running Wisniewski back from furlough, looks at ATA’s petition to reopen transit (Tribune) I-355 lanes blocked after […]

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The lack of public restrooms during the pandemic is impacting mobility

By Kirsten Lambert | Jun 2, 2020 | No Comments

The lack of public restrooms available during the pandemic is a major challenge for families with young kids, pregnant people, delivery workers, and others. How can we address that?

Lightfoot says crimes committed on CTA and Divvy motivated shutdowns

By John Greenfield | Jun 2, 2020 | No Comments

Lightfoot: "I can't ignore the circumstances on the ground, and how these seemingly benign resources are being used to further criminal conduct."