Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Coronavirus

Pedaling during a pandemic: How to make cycling part of your self-care routine

By Courtney Cobbs | Mar 18, 2020 | No Comments

The coronavirus threat is a crisis, but it's also an opportunity to discover or rediscover the physical, mental, and emotional health benefits of cycling.

Governor Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot at a coronavirus press conference. Photo: Ashlee Rezin Garcia, Chicago Sun-Times

Until Chicago and Illinois leaders step up with a “shelter in place” order, here’s how to stay safe

By John Greenfield | Mar 18, 2020 | No Comments

Most Chicagoland residents are unlikely to follow proper social distancing protocols until they're required to by law, but you should start doing so right now.

Have you checked out the trolls at the Morton Arboretum yet?

Safe and fun stuff to do around Chicago while practicing social distancing

By Amber Drea | Mar 17, 2020 | No Comments

Staying safe during the pandemic doesn't mean you have to remain cooped up inside. Here's are some fun natural and cultural destinations in the region.

During the pandemic, we need to avoid crowding trains and buses. Photo: John Greenfield

Chicago transit ridership is dropping, but that’s actually a good thing

By John Greenfield | Mar 17, 2020 | No Comments

If you don't need to ride transit, then please walk, bike or, if necessary, drive where you need to go to help out those who must use the CTA, Pace, or Metra.

San Francisco mayor London Breed. Image: ABC News

San Francisco is ordering residents to “shelter in place.” All major cities should do that.

By John Greenfield | Mar 16, 2020 | No Comments

It's probably only a matter of time before Chicago does the same thing, and all other big cities should follow suit.

Having lots of people ride on crowded trains is bad idea if we're going to slow coronavirus transmission. Photo: John Greenfield

If you need to ride transit during the pandemic, do it. If you don’t, avoid it.

By John Greenfield | Mar 16, 2020 | No Comments

If you don't need to use public transportation during the pandemic, do the right thing and avoid riding it, which will make conditions safer for those who have no other option.

Bike riders at North/Damen/Milwaukee in Wicker Park. Photo: John Greenfield

A silver lining of the coronavirus pandemic: more walking, biking, and telecommuting

By John Greenfield | Mar 13, 2020 | No Comments

Hopefully a few months from now the pandemic will be behind us, but the positive trends of more people walking and biking to work or telecommuting will be a permanent thing.