Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Lori Lightfoot

Don’t let competition between agencies and politicians block better South Side transit

By John Greenfield and Steven Vance | Sep 20, 2019 | 12 Comments

Chicago mayor Lightfoot said she's against a proposal by Cook County, backed by her old rival Toni Preckwinkle, that would lower Metra fares and increase service, on the grounds that it would hurt the CTA.

The Loop Link system on Washington Street. Photo: CDOT

For a More Efficient and Equitable Chicago, Swap Car Lanes for Bus and Bike Lanes

By Lynda Lopez and John Greenfield | Aug 26, 2019 | 14 Comments

Lori Lightfoot’s platform showed she understands that our city needs a less auto-centric transportation system. Let’s make sure she follows through on her promises.

Lori’s Proposal to End License Suspensions for Non-Moving Violations Is a Good Idea

By John Greenfield | Jul 24, 2019 | 9 Comments

With the exception of blocked crosswalks and bike lanes, parking violations don't pose a threat to public safety, so they shouldn't result in license suspensions that can create a debt spiral.

The CDOT headquarters at 30 North LaSalle. Image: Google Maps

Mayor Lightfoot, Here’s My Wish List for the Next CDOT Commish

By Courtney Cobbs | Jul 9, 2019 | 18 Comments

Streetsblog writer Courtney Cobbs wants a CDOT chief who will bring about "positive equitable and transformative change" and has a list of concrete suggestions on how to make this happen.

Surprise! Road Lobbyist Says Driving, Uber Are Key to Chicago’s Transportation Future

By John Greenfield | Jul 9, 2019 | 13 Comments

Sturino makes some sensible proposals, but he also calls for expanding highways for tolled lanes, not "combatting transportation disruptors," and avoiding participating in the mythical "war on cars."

An Open Letter to Lori From South Side Youth Requesting Free Transit for CPS Students

By Lynda Lopez | Jun 13, 2019 | 28 Comments

Students from Back of the Yards College Prep asked the new mayor to make riding the CTA free for students to encourage attendance and reduce car emissions.

Artist's rendering of one the Musk "electric sled" pods. Image: Jonathan Roth

More Evidence That the O’Hare Express Vaporware Boondoggle Is Dead as a Doornail

By John Greenfield | Jun 6, 2019 | 5 Comments

Think of all the useful projects that could have been pursued if all of that brainpower and staff time hadn't been wasted pursuing Emanuel's pipe dream.

Lightfoot is sworn in as mayor at this morning's inauguration in Wintrust Arena. Photo: John Greenfield

Why Lori’s Order to End Aldermanic Prerogative Is Good for Sustainable Transportation

By John Greenfield | May 20, 2019 | 17 Comments

Too often in the past, aldermen have unfairly used their veto power to block good walking, biking, and transit projects in their wars.

Lori Lightfoot at the 95th Street Red Line station. Photo via Active Trans

Check Out Recommendations From Lori’s Transportation Transition Committee

By John Greenfield | Apr 23, 2019 | 35 Comments

Steven Vance and other transportation advocates float ideas for improving mobility under the lightfoot administration.

Lightfoot at the Clark/Lake station. Photo: Lightfoot for Chicago

Lightfoot Made Big Plans for Transportation; Let’s Make Sure She Follows Through

By John Greenfield | Apr 3, 2019 | 11 Comments

Here's a list of Lightfoot's key promises on traffic safety, enforcement, transit, TOD, biking, ride-hailing, and more. Streetsblog will help push her to keep them.

Where Do Lori and Toni Part Ways on Transportation?

By John Greenfield | Apr 1, 2019 | 1 Comment

Lightfoot's positions on bike/walk funding, the North LASD rehab, reduced CTA fares, and bus lane enforcement are arguably more progressive, but neither candidate is terrible on transportation.

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