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Bus-only lanes are needed on North LSD. Here are some possible scenarios.
More advocacy is needed to make sure we don't wind up with a car-centric North Lake Shore Drive redesign.
April 1, 2020
Let’s respond to coronavirus and climate change with car-free streets, bus and bike lanes
Creating more car-free streets for safe transportation and recreation during the current pandemic crisis would also address the longterm challenge of climate change.
March 25, 2020
Active Trans announces three “moonshot” goals for the next decade
The group wants a unified regional transit system; more bike and bus lanes, and car-free streets; and downtown congestion pricing to fund sustainable transportation.
March 9, 2020
Bus-sted: City says traffic aides will enforce Chicago Ave. and Western Ave. bus lanes
When it comes to speeding up bus service, bus lanes are basically only as good as their enforcement.
January 7, 2020
All the ways we can make 2020 a springboard for sustainable transportation in Chicago
Here are a bunch of ways you can make a difference in the sustainable transportation landscape in Chicago,
December 27, 2019
Chicago’s Bus Priority Zone program shifts into high gear
The city hopes to relieve route bottlenecks with short stretches of bus-only lanes and other upgrades. But bolder steps are needed if we really want to make the bus a more appealing travel option.
December 3, 2019
What does Chicago need to do to achieve transportation equity?
Streetsblog writer Courtney Cobbs discussed the topic at an event hosted by the Chicago Style Committee of the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics.
November 27, 2019
Lori’s fair ride-hail tax plan needs bolder action to improve CTA bus service
Lowering the tax on shared trips, the kind most South and West siders take, is a good idea. But more of the revenue should be used for CTA upgrades, including more robust bus lanes.
November 13, 2019
For a More Efficient and Equitable Chicago, Swap Car Lanes for Bus and Bike Lanes
Lori Lightfoot’s platform showed she understands that our city needs a less auto-centric transportation system. Let’s make sure she follows through on her promises.
August 26, 2019
Until Buses Get Priority, Living in a “Transit-Rich” Neighborhood Only Goes So Far
Living in a neighborhood with lots of bus service is of limited use if the buses get stuck in traffic generated by drivers. That's why we need bus-only lanes and other time-saving strategies.
June 20, 2019
