How Transportation Advocates Can Be Allies During Immigration Crackdowns
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We can't have truly livable cities if immigrants don’t feel safe walking down the street or riding transit.
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Mayor Lightfoot, Here’s My Wish List for the Next CDOT Commish
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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
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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."
In Some Cases Eliminating Bus Stops May Actually Slow Down Express Service
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Urban planners discussed the art and science of determining optimum CTA and Pace bus stop spacing at the Transport Chicago conference.
Roundabout Answers: Debriefing Rahm Emanuel About His Bike Trip Around Lake Michigan
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The ex-mayor discusses the most memorable sights, encounters, and challenges; his proudest transportation achievements; and the riverwalk biking controversy.
Until Buses Get Priority, Living in a “Transit-Rich” Neighborhood Only Goes So Far
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Living in a neighborhood with lots of bus service is of limited use if the buses get stuck in traffic generated by drivers. That's why we need bus-only lanes and other time-saving strategies.
How Latinx Chicagoans Remake Public Space
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Whether it's so-called "Latino Urbanism" -- arranging front yards like living rooms -- or simply hanging out with friends on street corners, using public space to interact with others can foster neighborhood cohesion.
An Open Letter to Lori From South Side Youth Requesting Free Transit for CPS Students
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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.
Traffic Fiasco at Uber Driver Party Highlights Why Ride-Hailing Is Awful for Cities
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Uber drivers could have avoided an hour-long traffic delay if they'd been encouraged to take transit to the party.
Ready or Not, 10 Different Scooter Companies Hit the Streets Starting Saturday
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Will the scooters be an asset to Chicago's sustainable transportation network, or will they introduce a new set of dangers and annoyances to urban life? Only time will tell.
Midwest Amtrak Routes Will Get More Bike-Friendly With Onboard Racks
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Vertical bike racks are coming to all state-supported routes in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, starting in mid-2020.