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What if the mayoral candidates’ transportation platforms were literally CTA platforms?
Some of the nine Chicago mayoral candidates have released transportation platforms. But if their platforms were literally CTA station platforms, which ones would they be?
February 7, 2023
Far South Side (Wards 6, 8, 9, 10 and 21) candidates talk transportation
As part of our 2023 Election Coverage, Streetsblog Chicago sent a questionnaire out to every candidate running for alderperson.
February 6, 2023
What’s up with those red circular signs on top of CTA bus stop signs?
The signs help you determine which bus line, in which direction you need to ride, and then helps you locate the correct bus stop.
February 6, 2023
Near North and Northwest Side (Wards 1, 43, and 44) candidates talk transportation
As part of our 2023 Election Coverage, Streetsblog Chicago sent a questionnaire out to every candidate running for alderperson.
February 3, 2023
The dogs used for CTA’s $31M K-9 unit contract are basically very expensive decoys
Once the public learns how the dogs can and can't be used, they will be about as effective for deterring rule-breaking and crime as life-sized stuffed animals.
February 3, 2023
South Lakefront and Mid South Side candidates (Wards 4, 5, 16, 20) talk transportation
As part of our 2023 Election Coverage, Streetsblog Chicago sent a questionnaire out to every candidate running for alderperson.
February 2, 2023
2 hit-and-run drivers fatally struck delivery driver Jennifer Kelleher, 25, in Austin
Kelleher was hit only about six blocks away from where a 93-year-old woman was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver the previous day.
February 1, 2023
46th Ward alder hopefuls call for CTA conductors, less car-centric DLSD, and a Bike Grid
During a candidate forum, the hopefuls voiced supports for several ideas that have recently been promoted to them by livable streets advocates.
February 1, 2023
Actually, proposal for PBLs on Clark is “popular with people who want corridor to flourish”
A draft of the Clark Street Crossroads report released on January 6 proposes converting curbside parking on one side of Clark north of Montrose to make room for protected bike lanes.
January 31, 2023
Mayoral candidates weigh in on transportation at Safe Streets for All forum
The event was organized by a coalition of advocacy organizations committed to ensuring all Chicagoans can safely traverse the city car-free, year-round.
January 31, 2023
