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Metra schedule pilots to bring biggest service increases to wealthier suburbs
When Metra recently announced schedule changes for several lines, they billed it as offering more off-peak options. But the reality was a bit more complicated than that.
June 11, 2021
Active Transportation Alliances renews call for a protected bike lane network
The Active Transportation Alliance analyzed Chicago's progress on creating an all-ages, all abilities cycling network and renewed the call for a network of protected bike lanes.
June 1, 2021
Driving, er, running advocates mourn the start of metered parking at Montrose Harbor
Despite the backlash from those who argued that free, super-convenient parking is a social justice issue, the city installed the pay-and-display boxes, and the meters were activated this morning.
May 20, 2021
Buckner moves to block $6.5B in state financing for dubious One Central transit hub
So far Wisconsin-based Landmark Development has failed to make a case that the project would have enough public benefits to justify the massive subsidy.
May 5, 2021
CMAP analyzes equity impact of transportation fees, fines, and fares
CMAP looked at the ways in which transportation fees, fines, and fares impact low-income residents and policy changes that can increase equity.
May 1, 2021
Bike-share equity in the time of coronavirus
How did bike-share companies' COVID-19 response impact access to their cycles and bike-share equity?
April 20, 2021
The new Chicago Blueprint for Fair Housing aims to reduce residential segregation
The city calls the document a plan to address the city’s housing segregation, disparities in access to opportunity, and history of inequitable investment.
April 13, 2021
You can ask lawmakers to eliminate 20% local match requirement for walk/bike infra
File a witness slip online by Tuesday afternoon to make your voice heard.
April 12, 2021
Runner’s association: Even with meters, driving to Montrose will still be cheaper than CTA
While CARA is portraying the new meters as an equity issue, driving to the beach will still be relatively cheap. The group's members simply don't want to pay for an amenity they're used to getting for free.
March 23, 2021
New ordinance would hinder Black museums and galleries to preserve easy parking
Sustainable transportation advocates should add our voice to the chorus letting the City Council know that preserving African-American history and arts resources is more important than maintaining super-convenient street parking.
March 21, 2021
