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Want to spread the word about healthy, sustainable, and fun transportation options? CDOT’s SAFE Ambassadors are hiring
The program, which launched in the early 2000s with a focus on bicycling, now covers a wide range of ways to get around Chicago safely.
April 1, 2024
First ever City Civics Day encourages engagement and activism
Streetsblog attended the breakout session "How to create active, sustainable, safe streets."
November 6, 2023
Líderes Latines de Transporte de Chicago: Romina Castillo
SBC está entrevistando a líderes locales y latinos del transporte en un esfuerzo por reconocer la diversidad, las contribuciones y la presencia de personas que han ayudado y continúan dando forma al transporte en Chicago.
February 9, 2023
Chicago Latine Transportation Leaders: Romina Castillo
Streetsblog Chicago is interviewing local Latine transportation leaders in an effort to recognize the diversity, contributions and the presence of people who have helped and continue to shape transportation in Chicago.
February 9, 2023
Active Transportation Alliance looked back at a tumultuous year during its annual meeting
Awardees included transportation professionals and advocates Romina Castillo, Pha'Tal Perkins, and Wharton Sinkler.
December 7, 2020
“Bicycle / Race” Author Adonia Lugo Offers Advice on Building “Human Infrastructure”
Lugo discussed why cities need to pay as much attention to the "software" of community relationships as the hardware of transportation infrastructure.
April 7, 2019
Vision Zero “Community Organizers” Gather Input on the West Side
In the wake of calls for more Black and Brown ownership of the crash prevention program, officials discussed the department's outreach efforts.
September 21, 2017
Trump’s Infrastructure Plan: A Deal With the Devil for Illinois Leaders?
As it was for the people behind virtually every other progressive cause, the election of Donald Trump was a sad day for those of us who want to see the U.S. move toward a more efficient, healthy, and equitable transportation system.
November 22, 2016
How Can Chicago Make Sure Vision Zero Benefits Communities of Color?
This article also ran in the Chicago Reader weekly newspaper.
September 22, 2016