After Drivers Kill 3 Seniors in the Niles Area Within a Month, Police Scold Pedestrians
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Admonishing pedestrians to not use cell phones and wear reflective material is easier than actually taking steps to make them safer.
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Chicago Tacos and Transit Map
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Feast your eyes on this map of 100+ taco joints within walking distance of 'L' station's, celebrating Chicago's status as the U.S. capital for transit and taco satisfaction.
Glenview is Spending More Than Half a Million to Oppose Amtrak’s Hiawatha Expansion
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Is it an understandable move, or just absurd NIMBYism?
“Hurricane” Kristen McQueary Strikes Again With Blustery Attack on Gas Tax Hike Proposal
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The Tribune columnist, who famously wished a New Orleans-style storm would assault Chicago, argued that raising the state gas tax would be unfair to drivers. Here's why she's wrong again.
What a Long Strange Trip It Was: Looking Back at 2018 Transportation Stories
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From Wilson station opening highs to disappearing Divvy lows, 2018 was a year to remember for Chicago transportation.
Chicago Transportation Chief’s Pitch for Elon Musk’s O’Hare Express, Annotated
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Chicago Department of Transportation commissioner Rebekah Scheinfeld has overseen the completion of several good projects during her four years on the job, including the Loop Link bus rapid transit corridor, the Bloomingdale Trail, the Chicago Riverwalk, and 100 miles of new and upgraded bike lanes. (However, it’s worth noting all of these initiatives were launched […]
More Thoughts on Race, Gender, and Bike Shops
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Why bike stores can sometimes be intimidating places for women and people of color, and why nonprofit community bike shops sometimes often offer a more welcoming environment.
A Guide to Chicago’s Woman- and POC-owned Bike Shops
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Interested in supporting a diverse bike shop community? Here's a list and map of Chicago's bike stores owned or co-owned by women and/or people of color.
Chicago City Officials Swallow Elon Musk’s Kool-Aid
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After taking a bumpy car ride in a narrow tunnel, Chicago's deputy mayor said he's convinced Musk's O'Hare express proposal would be "a fantastic project" for our city.
Active Trans’ Transportation Agenda Envisions a Safer, More Equitable Chicago
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The list of priorities for the next administration calls for a $20 million Bike Walk Fund, discounted transit fares for low-income residents, and developing an equity plan for transportation and infrastructure.
How Chicago’s New Bus TOD Ordinance Could Help Underserved Communities
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By expanding the areas that are eligible for TOD to include zones around busy bus corridors, the city could help spur investment in low-income neighborhoods.