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Trib’s Steve Chapman: Transit use is down right now, so we should never invest in it again

By John Greenfield | Apr 12, 2021 | No Comments

In the bizarro world of the the right-leaning Chicago Tribune, the lessons of the pandemic are that we should instead be putting more focus on car-based transportation.

An accessible pedestrian signal at Roscoe and Inner Lake Shore Drive. Photo: John Greenfield

DOJ lights a fire under Chicago officials to speed up accessible pedestrian signal installation

By John Greenfield | Apr 9, 2021 | No Comments

On Thursday the U.S. Department of Justice moved to intervene in a private disability discrimination suit against the city.

Still from Luis Gusto's guide to using the 'L' system.

Here are some good resources for getting started living car-free in Chicago

By Courtney Cobbs | Apr 8, 2021 | No Comments

These websites, videos, apps, and maps will make it easier for newbies to get around the region on transit and bike.

Unnecessary police foot chases endanger suspects, officers, and the public

By John Greenfield | Apr 6, 2021 | No Comments

As with vehicle chases, the issue at stake is the need for officers the weigh the potential threat posed to the public if a suspect is not pursued, with the possible harm that could be inflicted by a chase.

LaSpata speaks at the ribbon-cutting for the Milwaukee Avenue protected bike lanes in Logan Square last October. Photo: John Greenfield

LaSpata’s ordinance would remove references to traffic “accidents” from Municipal Code

By John Greenfield | Apr 5, 2021 | No Comments

It's common to refer to serious crashes as "accidents," implying they're unavoidable, when it's actually possible to reduce crashes through better roadway design and public policy.

A flowering tree in Gulfport, Illinois, across the Mississippi River from Burlington, Iowa. Photo: John Greenfield

Taking an Amtrak + bike camping trip during the time of the coronavirus

By John Greenfield | Apr 5, 2021 | No Comments

I was fairly comfortable using Amtrak for this journey, so as long as we don't see another major spike in cases, I'll probably make more such trips this year as a safer alternative to flying.

Active Transportation Alliance, transit officials discuss suburban transportation challenges

By Igor Studenkov | Mar 30, 2021 | No Comments

The shortcomings of Chicago area public transit are self-evident to any suburban transit rider who has ever tried to get anywhere but the Loop.

Buttigieg broadly commits to increased safety, equity, sustainability – details pending

By Sharon Hoyer | Mar 26, 2021 | No Comments

Buttigieg presented an ambitious vision for a more just and sustainable transportation system in the U.S. We’ll be eagerly following the funding, regulation and policy specifics of how this vision can be realized.

An extra-large outdoor dining area at Tavern on Rush on pedestrianized Rush Street. Photo: John Greenfield

Alfresco program will encourage outdoor dining, community space on car-free streets

By Courtney Cobbs | Mar 25, 2021 | No Comments

The city of Chicago is accepting proposals for long-term outdoor dining projects to support tourism and activate neighborhood streets.

Trans and nonbinary folks weigh in on whether WTN rail cars would be helpful or harmful

By Patti Flynn | Mar 25, 2021 | No Comments

Patti Flynn, a transgender woman, asked diverse members of the trans and nonbinary communities whether such cars would make life easier or more difficult for them.

A bus shelter ad promoting the community input process for the study. Photo: Courtney Cobbs

City seeks to make northern stretch of Western Avenue more people-friendly

By Courtney Cobbs | Mar 24, 2021 | No Comments

The City of Chicago is looking to redesign Western Avenue and seeks to gather community input on what residents, business owners, and stakeholders would like to see.

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