Millennials Unhappily Stuck in their Parents’ Transportation System
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In a new survey, Millennials report fairly high dissatisfaction with driving, but they are mostly without alternatives.
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Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, November 13
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It’s Official: Chicago Has Lost Its Bid for Amazon’s H2 Headquarters (Tribune) Sun-Times: The Chicago Region’s Future Depends on Adequately Funding Transit Emanuel to Unveil Preservation Strategy for Little Village and Pilsen (Sun-Times) Driver Who Struck 4 Pedestrians on Logan Bar Strip Charged With DUI (NBC) CTA, Union: Sun-Times Story on Operators Using Buses as […]
MPC Study Highlights Importance of Transit for Attracting Businesses
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The report also underscores the importance of getting the business community to support more funding for public transportation.
For a More Walkable City, Enlist the Fire Chief
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Rewrite the fire chief’s mandate to optimize public safety, not response times, says Jeff Speck in his new book, "Walkable City Rules."
After a Tragedy, Will IDOT and Oswego Finally Take Action to Prevent Pedestrian Deaths?
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Two decades ago, IDOT officials dragged their feet about installing a stoplight to facilitate crossing a downtown highway. In the wake of a senior's death, the stoplight may finally get put in.
Today’s Headlines for Monday, November 12
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J.B. Pritzker Says He Wants to Pass an Infrastructure Bill (Sun-Times) It’s Time to Renew the Push for Dedicated State Funding for Walking & Biking (Active Trans) Wisniewski Looks at Why Americans Have Fallen Out of Love With Cars (Tribune) No Metra Fare Hike in 2019, But More Funds Needed to Address Maintenance Issues (Tribune) […]
World Day of Remembrance Event at Federal Plaza Will Honor Traffic Violence Victims
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On Sunday, November 18, from 12:30-2:30 p.m., family members and friends of people killed in traffic crashes will gather in Federal Plaza, 50 West Adams, to honor their loved ones as part of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. WDR is an annual event observed internationally to remember the many millions killed and injured […]
Cities are Making Left Turns Safer with ‘Wedges’
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Strategically placed bollards and curbs slow drivers and prevent them from "cutting corners," keeping pedestrians safer.
Today’s Headlines for Friday, November 9
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Lyft Driver Sued Over Fatal Crash With Motorcyclist in Pilsen (Sun-Times) Amtrak, Metra Service Resumes at Union Station After Signal Failure (Sun-Times) City Officials Plan to Meet With Dockless Scooter Companies Next Month (Tribune) Evanston Adds 3 New Divvy Stations, Bringing the Total to 14 City Wants a New TIF to Support Lincoln Yards, Michele […]
Active Trans Report Calls for Road Diet, Protected Lanes, New Ped Facilities on Logan
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Active Trans worked with the Logan Square Neighborhood Association and Port Urbanism to come up with ideas to improve walking and biking on the hazardous stretch of the boulevard near Western.