Lynda Lopez
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For a More Efficient and Equitable Chicago, Swap Car Lanes for Bus and Bike Lanes
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Lori Lightfoot’s platform showed she understands that our city needs a less auto-centric transportation system. Let’s make sure she follows through on her promises.
DePaul Study: Scooters Are Being Used for Trips to Transit, and in Low-Income Areas
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The new study from the Chaddick Institute indicates that the profile of scooter riders goes beyond "tech bro" stereotypes.
Little Village Residents Want Paseo Plan to Address Housing, Environmental Concerns
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On Tuesday, August 13, Little Village residents gathered at Oak Street Health on 26th Street for a community meeting on the proposed four-mile Paseo trail connecting Little Village and Pilsen. The event was hosted by Únete La Villita, the community development committee of Little Village. The proposed Paseo trail has been subject of extensive speculation and […]
Riding the T During a Heat Wave Was Awful. CTA Will Also Need to Cope With Climate Change
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As climate change progresses, all rapid transit systems will have to figure out how to keep overheated tracks from delaying trains and maintain non-sweltering temperatures inside stations.
Lime Says 65,124 Miles Were Ridden on Their Scooters in Chicago Since June 15
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Lime estimates that 19,537 vehicle miles have been avoided in Chicago since the pilot launch, and 800 gallons of gas saved, but that doesn't factor in the gas burned picking up, recharging, and redistributing the vehicles.
More Thoughts and Images of Biking in Mexico
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While biking in Chicago requires preparation, in small Mexican towns cycling the natural way to do short trips and errands.
How Transportation Advocates Can Be Allies During Immigration Crackdowns
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We can't have truly livable cities if immigrants don’t feel safe walking down the street or riding transit.
My Experiences Test-Riding Scooters in Chicago
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Streetsblog reporter Lynda Lopez gives the new technology a spin and says smoother-riding devices, and more education and outreach are needed.
Tenants Protest Deferred Maintenance, Evictions at Building Near the Brown Line
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As transit-friendly properties in Albany Park become more attractive to professionals, there has been a pattern of longterm residents being evicted to make room for wealthier newcomers.
Logan, Pilsen, and Little Village Residents Discuss the Pros and Cons of E-Scooters
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Are they a handy device for for first- and last-mile trips to and from transit, or a distraction from improving public transportations?
How Latinx Chicagoans Remake Public Space
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Whether it's so-called "Latino Urbanism" -- arranging front yards like living rooms -- or simply hanging out with friends on street corners, using public space to interact with others can foster neighborhood cohesion.
An Open Letter to Lori From South Side Youth Requesting Free Transit for CPS Students
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Students from Back of the Yards College Prep asked the new mayor to make riding the CTA free for students to encourage attendance and reduce car emissions.