My Experiences as a Black Man Navigating the Streets of Chicago
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Streetsblog reporter James Porter, the son of a policeman, discusses how police profiling has affected his travels through the city.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about equity
Breakin’ the Law: What Should We Do About Cyclists Who Don’t Play By the Rules?
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While some kinds of lawbreaking on two wheels are truly inexcusable, most should be addressed with better infrastructure rather than enforcement, and some shouldn't be illegal at all.
Class, Race, and Sharing Space on the Lakefront Trail
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It's vital to always consider whether we are making room for others as we ride.
“Bicycle / Race” Author Adonia Lugo Offers Advice on Building “Human Infrastructure”
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Lugo discussed why cities need to pay as much attention to the "software" of community relationships as the hardware of transportation infrastructure.
Dr. Adonia Lugo Discusses Her Book “Bicycle/Race” This Thursday at IIT
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This event, which looks at who needs to be at the table during transportation planning conversations, is timely since it takes place two days after Chicago elects its first Black female mayor.
Cyclists of Color Convened at the BLK Panel: “We Want More Black Folks on Bikes”
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The forum, held Saturday at Blackstone Bicycle Works, featured representatives of 2wheelgods, the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Chicago, Red Bike and Green Chicago, and SRAM.
Is CPD Using Racial Profiling to Catch Divvy Thieves?
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Black bike advocates say yes—and that they have the stats to prove it.
Lime Survey Tries to Sway Candidates’ Positions on Dockless Bikes, Scooters
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Lime hopes that politicians who are friendly to dockless bike and scooter technology will help them to deploy a large number fo their devices citywide.
The CTA Completes Spot Rehabs of Four South and West Side Green Line Stations
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The workforce for the project included subcontractors who graduated from CTA’s 2017 Green Line Small Business Initiative.
Brainstorming Ideas to Improve Transit at City Bureau’s Public Newsroom Event
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City Bureau fellows discussed Metra's funding challenges, and strategies for improving Metra Electric service.
More Thoughts on Race, Gender, and Bike Shops
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Why bike stores can sometimes be intimidating places for women and people of color, and why nonprofit community bike shops sometimes often offer a more welcoming environment.