Kyle Lucas

In September 2024, Greyhound owner FlixBus narrowly escaped eviction from its station, 630 W. Harrison St. in the West Loop.

Better Streets Chicago's third annual fundraiser, which took place earlier this month, was one of the major celebrations of passing Illinois' transit reform/funding bill. As such, it was a joyful event.

Public transit riders, workers, and advocates showed up in force for Saturday's Save Transit Rally at Daley Plaza, calling on state lawmakers to pass a bill to address Chicagoland's looming $771 million transit fiscal cliff. They demanded a special legislative session in Springfield this summer to prevent a projected 40 percent cut in service and some 3,000 layoffs, similar to what's currently happening in Philadelphia.

Advocates showed up in force to support the grassroots organization, which promotes safe, accessible, and equitable street design for all residents.

It may be late July, but it's a good time to think about how snowy weather in Chicago will likely become a lot more manageable for many people with disabilities, seniors, and families with small children.

When the person clogging the bikeway is employed by a city-owned bike-share system, an entity whose entire purpose is to make bicycling easier, this kind of blockage can feel like a betrayal.

Unfortunately, the mayor is closing the LFT each day in the early evening, which will make it somewhat less useful for commuting.

"We’ve been disappointed by the city's failure to take seriously the needs of Chicagoans get where they need to go while maintaining a safe distance from each other and from cars."

"I take the bike path daily to work at a hospital. Now instead I have to take less safe streets."