Are You Lonely? It’s Not You, It’s the Way We’ve Built our Nation
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If you’re feeling lonely, you’re not alone. Loneliness is an increasingly common experience, and it can have severe consequences.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Randy Blankenhorn
Hit-and-run SUV driver killed woman, 93, walking in crosswalk to Austin post office
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In a particularly tragic act of traffic violence, yesterday afternoon an SUV driver struck and killed a 93-year-old woman as she was crossing the street in Austin to mail a letter at a post office less than 50 feet from her home. According to police, on Thursday, January 26, at about 12:23 p.m., the senior […]
Today’s Headlines for Friday, January 27
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Axios looks at how the growing popularity of big pickup trucks is making Chicago street more dangerous Porche driver ran stop sign at Jackson/Laramie in Austin, killing woman, 93, in crosswalk and fled (CBS) CPD: Speeding driver died after striking pole and tree early Tuesday at 59th/Western in Gage Park (Sun-Times) Man charged with drugged […]
Mayoral hopefuls weigh in on how to save the CTA, a key campaign issue
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During today's mayoral candidate forum held by WCPT 820 AM at Morningstar Auditorium, transit was a major topic of conversation.
Bronzeville Trail group announces plans to honor Black cycling great Major Taylor
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In addition to the Bronzeville Trail Task Force's work to create an elevated walking, running, and biking path, the group wants to honor Black bike racing legend Marshall "Major" Taylor.
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, January 26
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Brandon Johnson proposes Metra “‘city surcharge’ that will raise $40 million from the suburbs” (Sun-Times) …Bike Grid op-ed says Metra surcharge is a bad idea, calls for congestion pricing (and a bike grid) instead (Sun-Times) Driver cited after failing to yield to pedestrian while turning onto Kennedy access road, injuring them (FOX) Police involved in […]
Big Admission: “I Was Wrong About Sharrows”
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Sharrows allow officials to take credit for doing something for bicycle safety without impacting car traffic, even though that something is next to nothing.
The CTA’s winter arsenal: sleet fighters, snowplow blades, and diesel locomotives
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Current staffing shortages aside, the CTA appears to generally do a pretty good job of keeping trains and buses functioning during inclement weather.
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, January 25
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ATA looks at the new agreement between CDOT and IDOT that will streamline safety infra approval process Locals ask for safer streets, more bathrooms at first meeting on Grant Park updates (Block Club) Bicycling is playing a role in the race for 1st Ward alderperson (Block Club) 2 officers, 2 civilians injured after squad car […]
MarySue Barrett weighs in on the state of transit: “Give me a reason to ride”
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Attracting the workforce we need and treating riders with respect are non-negotiable starting points for improving the state of transit.