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Advocates to Biden: There’s A Better Way to Address Rising Gas Prices

By Kea Wilson | Nov 29, 2021 | No Comments

Sustainable transportation advocates are sending a clear message to Washington: the best way to address rising gas prices is to cut oil demand, not increase supply.

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Today’s Headlines for Monday, November 29

By John Greenfield | Nov 29, 2021 | No Comments

Chicago officials say they’re optimistic about chances to win big federal infrastructure grants (Tribune) Driver ticketed after fatally striking Kaidon Bell, 14, and critically injuring a girl, 12, in N. Lawndale (ABC) Man died after driving into pole on Hayes Dr., which will be widened as part of Obama Center work (ABC) Teen, 18, robbed, […]

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Uptown crash victim Paul Aning is reportedly alive, no brain injury detected

By John Greenfield | Nov 26, 2021 | No Comments

Although neighborhood sources reported that Aning died from his injuries, authorities have not yet confirmed that information.

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Wisconsin Car Attack is an Example of Our Failure to Prevent Cars Being Used as Weapons

By Kea Wilson | Nov 24, 2021 | No Comments

It was the deadliest automobile massacre in recent American memory, and it was entirely preventable.

Still from the CDOT TV program showing the Logan/Western intersection in Logan Square, where protected bike lanes were installed after two people on bikes were fatally struck.

CDOT marked World Day of Remembrance for Traffic Victims with a TV program

By John Greenfield | Nov 24, 2021 | No Comments

The Waukesha SUV murders made this year's observation of the memorial event particularly salient.

Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, November 24

By John Greenfield | Nov 24, 2021 | No Comments

Watch CDOT’s TV special for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims here WBEZ looks at plans for spending Illinois’ federal infrastructure funding Person shot driver on the Eisenhower, and they crashed into a North Riverside lounge (CBS) People driving on the West Side are the most likely to be pulled over by police […]

The Pedway, the Loop’s handy walkway system, is about to become easier to navigate

By John Greenfield | Nov 24, 2021 | No Comments

The city of Chicago recently announced it's upgrading the signs within the network, the first step in a more ambitious plan to upgrade wayfinding.

All transit riders deserve safe, dignified conditions. What are the best approaches to deliver that? Photo: John Greenfield

Let’s address crime, smoking, and homelessness on CTA effectively and humanely

By Courtney Cobbs | Nov 23, 2021 | No Comments

A new petition proposes more police and taller fare gates. We encourage readers to advocate for transit ambassadors and holistic solutions for homelessness instead.

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Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, November 23

By John Greenfield | Nov 23, 2021 | No Comments

CDOT marked World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims with a CAN-TV segment Suspect in Waukesha parade murders was out on $1,000 bail for running over a woman on 11/2 (CNN) Jeep driver killed Mekhi Sutton, 1, by rear-ending SUV he was traveling in at N. Chicago stoplight (Herald) Metra ticket machine contract aims […]

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Advocates Praise ‘Inspired’ RAISE Grantee List

By Kea Wilson | Nov 23, 2021 | No Comments

The federal DOT wowed sustainable transportation advocates with its list of grantees for the RAISE discretionary grant program, which will funnel $1 billion into transportation capital and planning projects across America.