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Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, May 30

By John Greenfield | May 30, 2023 | No Comments

As Chicago bike use rises, so do fatalities (Axios Chicago) Crain’s looks at Mayor Brandon Johnson’s efforts to CTA get ridership to rebound Op-ed from Chicago, Bike Grid Now! members: Invest in slow streets and expand and improve the CTA (Crain’s) Hit-and-run driver killed woman, 49, crossing in 1200 block of S. Independence Dr. in […]

A previous Chicago "Learn to Ride" class. Photo: CDOT

CDOT is launching free “Learn to Ride” bike classes for adults and children

By Cameron Bolton | May 26, 2023 | No Comments

One popular soon-to-be returning program from the Chicago Department of Transportation is "Learn to Ride," which offers adults and children info on how to safely get around by bicycle.

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Today’s Headlines for Friday, May 26

By John Greenfield | May 26, 2023 | No Comments

Permanent outdoor dining expansion proposed by Mayor Johnson after COVID-era rules lapse (Block Club) Shellie Games, 56, died after Wednesday 2-vehicle crash at U.S. 20 and Wagner Road in Porter, IN (Tribune) Man rescued from burning car by Good Samaritans after fiery crash on 200 block of S. Harlem Ave. in Oak Park (NBS) Crash […]

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Rail Problem: House GOP Wants to Undermine Trains Exactly When We Need Them Most

By Aaron Short | May 25, 2023 | No Comments

The future of interstate rail travel is in jeopardy if the White House caves to House Republican spending cuts as part of the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations, advocates say.

We expect cleared sidewalks in the Loop - why don't we have them in all commercial and residential areas?

“Plow The Sidewalks” ordinance reintroduced into new City Council, with minor changes

By Steven Vance | May 25, 2023 | No Comments

A group of 24 alderpersons introduced an ordinance at yesterday's City Council meeting that would start a "Plow The Sidewalks" pilot program.

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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, May 25

By John Greenfield | May 25, 2023 | No Comments

Kate Lowe: Here’s some steps Mayor Brandon Johnson can take to fix public transit (Sun-Times) Chicago Transit Authority shortlists three teams for $3.6B Red Line extension (ERM Midwest) Little Village crash at 31st and Kedzie involving school bus sends 16 to hospital (ABC) Illinois State Police responded to a crash involving a car and a school […]

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Feds Take Baby Step Towards Maybe, Possibly Improving the Car Safety Rating Program

By Gabriel Baumgaertner | May 24, 2023 | No Comments

Europe is so far ahead of us on this.

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Electeds, DC Advocates Ride Together For Policy Change

By George Kevin Jordan | May 24, 2023 | No Comments

A recent ride through the nation’s capital brought advocates and politicos together to experience life behind a set of handlebars — and rally support for new policies that could make that experience less deadly.

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Opinion: Could You Go a Week Without Driving? (Yes — And Here’s Why You Should)

By Anna Zivarts | May 24, 2023 | No Comments

If you can drive and can afford a car, you probably don’t understand what it’s like to rely, day in and out, on walking, rolling, transit, or asking or paying for rides. But this is every day for non-drivers.

CTA President Dorval Carter (bottom left) and board members at a board meeting on May 10, 2023. Image: CTA

The CTA answered my FOIA on its board’s low ridership – on the day I was put in a coma

By John Greenfield | May 24, 2023 | No Comments

The CTA didn't provide me a FOIA response for months, and then finally did so at a time when I was unable to read it.