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Readers: Women-only transit would be awesome / impractical / sexist / transphobic
One thing's for sure: If such a program is going to be implemented in Chicago, it needs to be explicitly inclusive of all women, including trans women, and nonbinary people.
January 19, 2021
Should the CTA adopt women-only transit? Interviews with Chicago women suggest yes
Women-only transportation helps to dismantle one of the barriers that women face daily, so it should be seriously considered in the Chicago and other U.S. cities.
January 15, 2021
Will CDOT’s new strategic plan be a turning point for equitable transportation?
Hopefully CDOT’s strategic plan will produce more than just another report that sits on a shelf without leading to substantive change.
January 6, 2021
There’s movement on south Red Line extension, but service launch pushed back 3 years
Advocates say it's disappointing that South Siders will have a longer wait for service, but it's encouraging that the project is moving forward.
December 22, 2020
Why the history of racism in transportation enforcement and planning still matters today
Mobility justice advocates discussed how the past must inform efforts to address present-day transportation inequities.
December 14, 2020
Despite a 400% fleet increase, total scooter use dropped in this year’s pilot
In contrast, Divvy bike-share ridership has stayed relatively strong during the crisis.
December 11, 2020
Take a survey in advance of Fair Transit South Cook, and the county will buy you coffee
The county is seeking input from residents about their travel needs and how the COVID-19 crisis has affected their riding habits.
December 7, 2020
Free advice to Biden: Do yourself a favor and don’t hire Rahm Emanuel as USDOT chief
Announcing Emanuel as your choice would almost certainly fill the streets of Chicago with hundreds or thousands of justifiably angry protesters. You really don't want to kick off your administration that way.
November 30, 2020
Lightfoot’s budget narrowly passes, with downsides for transit riders and motorists alike
The budget diverts $16 million in operations funding from the CTA. It also raises the city gas tax by three cents and drops the speed camera ticket threshold to 6 mph.
November 24, 2020
Study: Uber and Lyft likely aren’t being used much to address Chicago transit deserts
Most ride-hail trips are being taken in majority-white and/or more affluent neighborhoods downtown and on the North and Northwest sides.
November 23, 2020
