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People for Bikes explains why its 2024 City Ratings will likely give Chicago another dismal ranking
"It's very encouraging to see this increase in bike ridership in Chicago," said PFB's Martina Haggerty. "And what we know is that that will only grow as the City builds more protected bike lanes, and fills in those gaps in the network, and reduces speeds."
June 17, 2024
California trainin’: A Chicagoan checks out transportation in the Golden State
Here's a show-and-tell of my impressions of the walk/bike/transit stuff I experienced, including a few things I'd be glad to see implemented in Chicago.
March 13, 2023
MarySue Barrett weighs in on the state of transit: “Give me a reason to ride”
Attracting the workforce we need and treating riders with respect are non-negotiable starting points for improving the state of transit.
January 24, 2023
What if Chicago actually did have rapid transit everywhere?
It's not that it would be particularly difficult to make this a reality -- we just need the political will.
December 16, 2020
Thoughts on Dockless Electric Scooters After Seeing Them in Action in Los Angeles
The technology seems to be working out pretty well in LA. Could it be a good fit for Chicago?
January 28, 2019
“I Can’t Go Everywhere that I Thought I Could Go”
When Black and Brown cyclists need safety from more than traffic
May 2, 2018
It’s Cheap and Easy to Get Around Los Angeles by Transit
Although LA has a reputation for being hopelessly car-dependent, with a little planning you can have a great time sightseeing via buses and trains.
January 17, 2018
Advocates of Color Discuss How to Reclaim Streets for All
When communities of color are truly engaged in planning decisions, it leads to more holistic solutions.
November 15, 2017
Does Chicago Need a New Bike Group That’s Geared Towards Women of Color?
African-American, Asian-American, and Latina cyclists weigh in.
August 31, 2017
Vote for the Best Urban Street Transformation of 2015
It's almost time to say goodbye to 2015, which means we're about to hand out Streetsies to recognize achievements for walking, biking, and transit in American cities this year.
December 22, 2015