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Always use protection: PPE vending machines are coming to Chicago ‘L’ stations
While the initiative can't hurt, it won't be helpful for people who lack masks -- which are for sale just about everywhere nowadays -- because they can't afford to buy them.
October 21, 2020
Idiocy or genius? The South Shore Line tries quarantining anti-maskers in a separate car
Is the commuter railroad's unique approach to dealing with COVID deniers on trains completely misguided, or so gosh darn irrational that it just might work?
September 23, 2020
The Low-Stress Lakefront Pandemic Cycling Route
As long as the entire Lakefront Trail is closed due to crowding concerns, rather than cursing the darkness, let's light a candle with this alternative route.
March 28, 2020
With ridership steeply dropping, Metra, Pace, and South Shore have pared down schedules
Times are tough for local transit systems but their doing their best to cope.
March 27, 2020
Please don’t ride in Critical Mass tomorrow. Do your own #CoronaMass instead.
Instead of doing the group ride, take a solo excursion or ride with household members or a friend or two, and share photos on social media with the hashtag #CoronaMass.
March 26, 2020
Chicago’s lack of car-free streets is creating unsafe crowding on trails during the pandemic
To help Chicagoans to travel and recreate safely, without being exposed to the virus or dangerous drivers, let's create a citywide network of car-free major streets.
March 25, 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
Chicago’s pandemic plan includes free Divvy for healthcare workers, $1 rides
The plan also includes breaks for transit riders, taxi and ride-hail drivers, and paratransit users.
March 24, 2020
Illinoisans can and should get physical activity and have fun outside during “Stay at Home”
We'd argue that it's your civic duty to go outside and have a good time on a regular basis during the pandemic.
March 21, 2020
Dealing with the pandemic one step at a time: Practice walking as self-care
Walking to is a gentle, easy way to de-stress, exercise, gain new perspective, meditate, and practice self care.
March 19, 2020
