Here Are Seven Times the City Said the Chicago Riverwalk Would Accommodate Biking
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Here's clear evidence that banning cycling on the riverwalk would be an unfair bait-and-switch.
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Why Violence Against Women on the South and West Sides Is a Mobility Justice Issue
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The murder of Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, and other recent missing-person cases, have made women walking and riding transit in lower-income communities of color feel less safe.
An In-the-Saddle Exit Interview With Rahm as He Hits the Road
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As he starts out on a two-week, 1,000-mile bike ride around Lake Michigan on the day after he left office, ex-Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel discusses his proudest accomplishments for biking.
Thanks to “Overwhelming Support,” the Logan Affordable TOD Plan Is Moving Forward
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Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa said that after taking input from over a thousand residents, he's recommending the project to the zoning committee.
Emanuel Discusses His Plan to Bicycle Around Lake Michigan After He Leaves Office
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Emanuel plans to leave from Montrose Beach the morning after he leaves office and ride about 70 miles a day.
Nationwide Ride-Hail Strike Plunges Chicago Into a State of… Relative Tranquility
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Ride-hail drivers deserve better pay, which would also help relieve congestion. But today's strike seemed to provide a nice reprieve from the typical hectic Chicago traffic in the age of Uber and Lyft.
Chicago Will Launch a Pilot With 2,500+ Scooters on June 15, With a Nighttime Curfew
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Love 'em or hate 'em, scooters will soon be a common sight on the West and Northwest Sides.
Meet the Anti-Union Libertarian Star Trying to Kill the Logan Square Affordable TOD Plan
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It's notable that one of the leaders of the opposition to the transit-friendly development is a guy who views Barry Goldwater as a hero and counts Donald Trump as a fan.
Protected Bike Lanes Should Be the Default on City Streets
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By not having physically protected bike lanes as standard, we will continue to have a two-tiered transportation policy that puts cyclists last and motorists first.
Vast Majority of Residents at Last Night’s Hearing Support Logan Affordable TOD Plan
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Although a vocal minority of detractors spoke against the 100-percent affordable development by the Logan Blue Line stop, 78 percent of attendees voted to support the plan.
My Experiences as a Black Man Navigating the Streets of Chicago
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Streetsblog reporter James Porter, the son of a policeman, discusses how police profiling has affected his travels through the city.