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Mayor Lightfoot, Here’s My Wish List for the Next CDOT Commish
Streetsblog writer Courtney Cobbs wants a CDOT chief who will bring about "positive equitable and transformative change" and has a list of concrete suggestions on how to make this happen.
July 9, 2019
Our Transit-Style Map of the Chicago Bike Network Highlights Coverage, Equity Issues
Viewing Chicago's bike network as a transit map may be useful for better understanding its strengths and weaknesses.
July 2, 2019
Here’s the Director’s Cut of the “Secret History of the Riverwalk Bike Ban” Article
Emails reveal how the threat of a cyclist revolt convinced the city to end the de-facto prohibition. Here's a longer version of John's Reader column with additional quotes from the email trove.
June 28, 2019
Here Are Seven Times the City Said the Chicago Riverwalk Would Accommodate Biking
Here's clear evidence that banning cycling on the riverwalk would be an unfair bait-and-switch.
May 30, 2019
Johnson appoints Interim Transportation Commissioner Tom Carney, the agency’s former “Master of Potholes,” as CDOT chief
If he helps carry out Johnson's stated goals for our transportation system, such as a lower speed limit and a citywide protected bike lane network, current skeptics may become fans.
May 21, 2019
Why Lori’s Order to End Aldermanic Prerogative Is Good for Sustainable Transportation
Too often in the past, aldermen have unfairly used their veto power to block good walking, biking, and transit projects in their wars.
May 20, 2019
Outgoing Transportation Chief Rebekah Scheinfeld Discusses Her Drama-Free Tenure
While her predecessor Gabe Klein was famous for his bold initiatives, Scheinfeld also accomplished a number of big projects during her time at CDOT.
May 20, 2019
Geofencing Will Stop Scooters If Users Leave the Pilot Zone
At last week's Mayor's Pedestrian Advisory Council meeting, city officials discussed other details of the upcoming scooter pilot.
May 15, 2019
Uber/JUMP Launches a Misleading Campaign to Sink the Lyft/Divvy Deal
Uber claims letting Lyft have a monopoly on bike-share leaves its $450 million counter-offer on the table, but Chicago would only get that money if Uber got the monopoly.
March 25, 2019
CDOT Chief Touts Rahm Emanuel’s Transportation Wins at Active Trans Gala
The gala honored honored local nonprofits, businesses and people that have made a significant impact on biking, walking and transit in the region.
March 9, 2019
