My Experiences as a Black Man Navigating the Streets of Chicago
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Streetsblog reporter James Porter, the son of a policeman, discusses how police profiling has affected his travels through the city.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Yonah Freemark
Black Cyclists Weigh in on the Recent Lakefront Trail Assaults
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Members of the group 2wheelgods argue that the correct response to the muggings is more community investment, not more policing.
City Announces New Bus Speed Initiative, But Will Drivers Respect the New Lanes?
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The upgrades include a new wide boarding area at Chicago/Milwaukee, a mile of bus lanes on Chicago Avenue downtown, and improvements on Western and 79th.
Today’s Headlines for Friday, April 19
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Family of Virginia Murray, Killed by Trucker While Riding Divvy, Awarded $5.25M (Crain’s) Maria Mazanka, 90, Killed After Driver Makes Improper Left in Clearing (Sun-Times) Driver Strikes Logan Square Apartment Building, No Injuries (Sun-Times) CTA Driver: Police Ordered Crowd of “Unruly” Teens to Board His Bus at 59th/Cottage (CBS) Metra Ad Campaign Will Raise Awareness […]
Ridership Jumped 400% When Seattle Protected a Bike Lane
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The magic of protected bike lanes, Seattle's Second Avenue edition.
The Most Common Chicago Ride-Hailing Trip Is a 1-Mile Hop From River North to the Loop
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The most common types of ride-hailing trips are short, downtown jaunts, many of which could easily be done by more sustainable modes.
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, April 18
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Chicago Area Population Drops for the Fourth Straight Year (Tribune) State Releases $20M for New Auburn Gresham Stop, Construction Planned in 2020 (Sun-Times) Study: One Central, Including Transit Center, Will Generate $120B in Revenue (Curbed) Officer Struck at Fatal Motorcycle Crash Scene, Chase Ends in Naperville Collision (ABC) Up to 100 Car2go Vehicles Have Gone […]
Scooter Trips Surpass Docked Bike Share for the First Time
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People took 38.5 million rides on e-scooters last year — just more than the 36.5 million logged by users of bike share systems.
Metra Considers a New Policy for Adding Infill Stations, Closing Low-Ridership Stops
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While high-ridership lines could get new stops, the elimination of underperforming stations could further reduce transit access on the South Side.
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, April 17
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Editorial: How Chicago Can Avoid Scooter Mayhem (Tribune) Metra Grills Amtrak Over February Fugazi that Stranded Nearly 100K Riders (Sun-Times) Jackson Red Line Station Evacuated Due to Mechanical Problem (ABC) Gold Coast Bus Evacuated Due to Forgotten Bags (Sun-Times) Shuttle Bus Service With Racist Ads Is Now Under State Oversight (Tribune) 6-Story Mixed-Use Building Planned […]