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One of the goals of the Active Trans agenda is speeding up bus service. Photo: John Greenfield

Active Trans’ Transportation Agenda Envisions a Safer, More Equitable Chicago

By Lynda Lopez | Dec 18, 2018

The list of priorities for the next administration calls for a $20 million Bike Walk Fund, discounted transit fares for low-income residents, and developing an equity plan for transportation and infrastructure.

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Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, December 18

By John Greenfield | Dec 18, 2018 | 16 Comments

Gas Tax Proposal Mocked by Kristen “Hope Chicago Gets Hit by a Hurricane” McQueary (Tribune) Service on Red, Brown, Purple Lines Disrupted Over 2 Hours After Death on Tracks (CBS) 2 Officers Fatally Struck by a South Shore Train While Pursuing a Suspect (Tribune) Eliane J. Marshall, 55, Fatally Struck by 3 Drivers in Des […]

The 1500 block of West Wilson. Image: Google Maps

SUV Driver Cited After Fatally Striking Peter Hicks, 61, in Ravenswood

By John Greenfield | Dec 17, 2018

Hicks was the 39th pedestrian killed on Chicago streets this year.

Within a quarter mile of these bus route segments, the usual parking requirements for new developments would essentially be waived. Map: Steven Vance

How Chicago’s New Bus TOD Ordinance Could Help Underserved Communities

By David Zegeye | Dec 17, 2018 | 2 Comments

By expanding the areas that are eligible for TOD to include zones around busy bus corridors, the city could help spur investment in low-income neighborhoods.

The Quincy station originally opened in 1897. Photo: CTA

The Gorgeous, Historic Quincy Station Is Now ADA-Accessible

By John Greenfield | Dec 17, 2018 | 3 Comments

Other upgrades of the recent rehab include new lights, reconfigured stairs, high-def security cameras, and motorized doors that meet ADA guidelines.

Today’s Headlines for Monday, December 17

By John Greenfield | Dec 17, 2018 | 18 Comments

Active Trans Releases a Transportation Agenda for Next Mayor, City Council How Lincoln Yards, The 78, Reese Redevelopment Could Reshape Transit (Crain’s) New Plan Has Goal of Improving Quality of Life in the Austin Community (Sun-Times) SUV Driver Cited After Fatally Striking Peter Hicks, 61, in Ravenswood (Sun-Times) Driver Struck and Killed Elaine J. Marshall, […]

Taqueria Moran in Logan Square. Image: Google Maps

Survey Confirms What We Already Knew: Chicago’s Transit & Taco Game Is Strong

By John Greenfield | Dec 14, 2018 | 6 Comments

But if we're going to maintain Chicago's excellent transit and taco culture, we need policies to encourage affordable TOD, so that neighborhoods around stations can stay diverse.

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Today’s Headlines for Friday, December 14

By John Greenfield | Dec 14, 2018 | 4 Comments

Ordinance Introduced to Expand TOD Zones to 8 Bus Corridors (Curbed) Pritzker Campaign Responds to SBC Article About His Infrastructure Committee (Capitol Fax) Hermosa, Logan Community Leaders Launch Plan to Fight Displacement (Block Club) Cop Whose Chase Ended in Death of Driver May Get $140K in Worker’s Comp (Tribune) Mayoral Candidates Discuss Struggles That Have […]

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Talking Headways Podcast: Walt Disney, City Planner

By Jeff Wood | Dec 13, 2018

There's lots to unpack when you think about the impact of Walt Disney.

The Division Street bike lanes in Humboldt Park. Photo: John Greenfield

A Tale of Two Communities: Views on Transportation in Humboldt Park and Evanston

By Lynda Lopez | Dec 13, 2018 | 5 Comments

A new study of attitudes towards biking, walking, and transit in these communities underscores the importance of considering local contexts when making transportation policy.