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UIC urban planners examine transit commute disparities in the new report, “Race, travel time, and earnings in Chicagoland”
Two University of Illinois Chicago urban planning scholars have released a new report on public transportation access and commute disparities in Chicagoland. Associate Professor Dr. Kate Lowe and Assistant Professor David López-García from the Department of Urban Planning and Policy collaborated on the study. It's titled "Race, travel time, and earnings in Chicagoland: Comparing predicted job accessibility with the commuting burden of public transit."
January 17, 2025
CDOT just installed a Neighborhood Greenway on Wellington in Avondale. Why did it happen 6 years after the alder asked for it?
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) submitted a request for the greenway in 2017, but says CDOT didn't take action until he helped them with other bike lane projects.
July 27, 2023
Equiticity study calls for residents with “lived expertise” to participate in urban planning
The researchers argue that, along with planners and other experts it's equally important to consult those living in the relevant neighborhoods who use the transportation system every day.
January 23, 2023
Green light for the Red Line extension: TIF passes in committee, heads to full Council
In the end all three aspects of the Red Line extension TIF legislation passed nearly unopposed in a roll call vote, with Pat Dowell (3rd) being the sole no vote.
December 12, 2022
Transit advocates should join forces to support the south Red Line extension TIF
Sustainable transportation advocates can accomplish big things when when we all pull together in the same direction.
November 13, 2022
Latest Chicago Scooter Injury Numbers; UIC’s Kate Lowe Discusses Possible Benefits
"If it makes people happy and can be part of this larger conversation about increasing safety, choice, sustainability, and equity, then let's have that conversation," Lowe said.
July 30, 2019
