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Finally! The Lightfoot administration is rolling out pop-out pandemic bus lanes
Streetsblog was pushing for pop-up bus lanes months ago when traffic was much lighter and there would have been less potential political backlash to repurposing mixed-traffic lanes but, hey, better late than never.
September 21, 2020
Financially struggling Metra launches a marketing blitz to coax riders back onto trains
The new media juggernaut, dubbed "My Metra," includes ads on TV, traditional radio, streaming radio, billboards, social media, website, mailings and other formats.
September 15, 2020
Let’s lobby for fair sustainable transportation funding in Chicago’s 2021 budget
It may seem like an uphill battle during COVID, but it's important to remember that sustainable transportation investments generally provides excellent bang for the buck in terms of economic benefits.
September 14, 2020
The CTA rolls out a new Ridership Information Dashboard for the ‘L’
Today the CTA announced its Ridership Information Dashboard has been expanded to include crowding data on the 'L'.
September 10, 2020
Converting parking to people space on 75th helps reenergize Black-owned restaurant strip
The new 75th Street Boardwalk, located between Calumet and Indiana avenues is available for use by eleven local restaurants and businesses.
September 10, 2020
Chicago’s Cafe Streets have been hugely successful. Let’s make them permanent.
Since pedestrianized dining districts are so economically successful and vibrant, and so much more pleasant than the normal car-choked situation, why don't we make them permanent?
September 1, 2020
What transportation challenges are south suburbanite facing in the time of COVID?
The Active Transportation Alliance recently released their COVID mobility report for the South Suburbs.
August 25, 2020
Does relatively high Metra Electric ridership while fares were free show latent demand?
In its mid-year ridership report, Metra also said systemwide ridership is still nowhere near normal, and it won’t be normal for quite some time.
August 24, 2020
South Siders weigh in on Slow Streets
Some neighbors like the pedestrian-friendly streets, while others seem unclear on the concept, which indicates that more outreach about how Slow Streets work is needed.
August 18, 2020
Sound off on suburban bus service during the pandemic with a new Pace survey
Pace is looking for feedback from transit riders that will help the agency plan its next steps.
August 3, 2020
