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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."

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City Transport Officials Condemn Police Violence and Affirm Black Lives Matter

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jun 2, 2020 | No Comments

A national umbrella group of urban planners carves out a much broader vision for safe streets — one based on justice and safety from police violence.

Opened drawbridges are limiting entrance and egress to and from the Loop. Photo: John Greenfield

Transit shutdowns, which hurt vulnerable people the most, are not a public safety solution

By Courtney Cobbs | Jun 1, 2020 | No Comments

The nationwide protests that started this weekend were born out of anger regarding systemic racism. Unfortunately in response to these protests, Mayor Lightfoot has that transit austerity is the best response.

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Today’s Headlines for Monday, June 1

By John Greenfield | Jun 1, 2020 | No Comments

This morning CTA and Pace resumed partial service, Metra and Divvy were still closed Active Trans statement outlines mobility justice position, condemns protest transit closures The abrupt transit closure left people stranded around the city (Block Club) After reportedly losing 100 cars to vandalism, police commandeer a CTA bus to get around (Block Club) Man […]

The Leland Slow Street. Photo: John Greenfield

6 streets will be pedestrianized for cafes, and the Leland Slow Street opens

By John Greenfield | May 29, 2020 | No Comments

Neighborhoods from Chatham to Lakeview will be getting cafe zones, and the Leland Slow Street is a hit with families and other residents.

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Today’s Headlines for Friday, May 29

By John Greenfield | May 29, 2020 | No Comments

Lightfoot is announcing her Slow Streets plan today at 1 PM at press conference on Facebook Internal CTA report gives poor marks for train cleaning as city moves into Phase 3 (ABC) CTA: We will watch crowds, make announcements to keep riders apart during Phase 3 (Tribune) Metra announces additional guidelines as Chicago prepares to […]