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Why the Suburban Mayors Coalition’s claims about proposed development policies in state transit reform/funding legislation are bogus
By Ben Wolfenstein
July 13, 2025
City announces lots of new perks for Divvy riders. But sorry, loyal longtime annual members, no $99 memberships for you!
Good afternoon, fellow longtime Divvy bike-share enthusiasts. I've got some good news and some bad news for you.
July 7, 2025
After neighbors stepped up to demand a more people-friendly Pulaski, the deadly road is getting concrete safety infrastructure
Five-lane, high-speed Pulaski Road on the Southwest Side has seen more than its share of deadly crashes recently. These included the tragic deaths of pedestrians Jiekun Xu in February 2024 and Charlie Mills in March of that year.
July 3, 2025
Ellen Steinke’s full response to Capitol Fax: “Did I spread ‘misinformation’ about the transit bill? Here’s what the record shows.”
Read Ellen Steinke's previous SBC op-ed "Uber and the road construction lobby just killed Illinois’ transit funding bill, and your lawmakers let them" here.
July 3, 2025
Riding 146 miles in a day to visit all 77 community areas was an exciting adventure that also highlighted infrastructure needs
By Nik Hunder
July 3, 2025
Trump’s USDOT secretary wants you to drive to Midwest landmarks. Here are some car-free alternatives.
July 1, 2025
Richard Day: “It’s time to start enforcing the rules on the CTA”
You can’t maintain public services unless you maintain public order
July 1, 2025
Chicago Mobility Collaborative meeting covers Better Streets for Buses, Divvy electrification and Cook County Safe Streets for All program
Last Thursday's Chicago Mobility Collaborative gathering, hosted by the Chicago Department of Transportation, focused on the topic "Investing in Major Capital Projects." These quarterly events replaced the sometimes-dramatic pre-COVID Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council meetings. The current format allows City officials and representatives of other organizations to give presentations on walk/bike/transit issues and initiatives, followed by breakout sessions where attendees can provide input.
June 30, 2025
For the umpteenth time, People for Bikes, Chicago is *not* one of the worst big cities for biking. But we’ve got lots of room for improvement.
Plus SBC readers share their thoughts about whether our city's rock-bottom rating is fair, and what Chicago should do to become more bikeable.
June 27, 2025
