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Friends of the Parks discusses the need for green space during COVID-19 and beyond
Executive director Juanita Irizarry says she would have preferred a more nuanced approach to park closures, and sees the pandemic as an opportunity to advance the discussion of park equity.
May 5, 2020
How do we promote efficient and equitable transportation during and after the pandemic?
Audrey Wennink from the Metropolitan Planning Council and Lynda Lopez from Active Trans discuss what needs to be done to promote mobility justice during the pandemic, and prevent a spike in driving afterwards.
April 24, 2020
Don’t be a Livable Streets Jerk
Thoughtful transportation advocacy requires intersectionality and a willingness to listen.
April 22, 2020
A tale of two Chicagos: The South and West sides have different pandemic priorities than the North Side
There are multiple reasons why open street may not be a pressing concern for Black and Latinx Chicago residents during the pandemic, but it can be part of the solution for improving access to open space.
April 17, 2020
2020 scooter pilot will likely involve only 2-3 companies and require “lock-to” vehicles
At yesterday's Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council meeting CDOT gave an update on how last year's program went, and what to expect this year.
March 5, 2020
Eliminating the financial burden of car ownership should be part of Lightfoot’s war on poverty
Making transit, walking, and biking, safer and more convenient would help residents keep more money in their pockets for savings or to stimulate the local economy.
March 3, 2020
Caveat to Lightfoot: Over-police the CTA and you may face NYC-style subway protests
If additional policing leads to the criminalization of more people of color and low-income residents, don't be surprised if the response is hundreds of angry Chicagoans storming the turnstiles.
February 3, 2020
Ald. Ramirez-Rosa discusses The 606 development freeze, Logan TOD funding
Both transportation-related initiatives are designed to fight housing displacement in the gentrifying Near Northwest Side.
January 21, 2020
Serious CTA crime is on the rise. How can we fight it beyond using cops and cameras?
More policing and camera surveillance doesn't make everyone feel safer, but bringing back CTA conductors would help deter crime.
January 13, 2020
Let’s stop coddling drivers and prioritize building a citywide protected bike lane network
Getting around Chicago on bike should be as safe, convenient, and intuitive as navigating the city by car.
January 8, 2020
