Lynda Lopez
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Active Trans Report Calls for Road Diet, Protected Lanes, New Ped Facilities on Logan
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Active Trans worked with the Logan Square Neighborhood Association and Port Urbanism to come up with ideas to improve walking and biking on the hazardous stretch of the boulevard near Western.
Active Trans’ Bus Report Cards Highlight the Need for More Time-Saving Features
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Active Trans looked at the speed, wait time, and prevalence of bus bunching in all 50 wards and eight high-frequency routes.
For 25 Years, the Orange Line Has Been a Fruitful Addition to the ‘L’ System.
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By providing rapid transit access to Midway Airport, the Orange Line helped juice up the Southwest Side economy.
Neighbors March Against Displacement in Logan Square
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Hundreds of residents showed up to demand that new development, including TOD, be done equitably, so as not to force longtime residents out of the neighborhood.
What Would Equity in Urban Planning Look Like?
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At a panel hosted by the American Planning Association, professionals discussed local transportation equity issues, and the challenges facing women and people of color in the field.
What Roles Do Transportation, Housing, and Development Play in Dismantling Segregation
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Representatives of WBEZ, LUCHA, MPC, and Blue Sky Strategies discussed how urban planning and policy can be used to address age-old inequities.
How Bike Lane Uprising Is Helping to Document Chicago’s Blocked Bikeway Problem
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The site makes it easy for citizens to report bike lane blockages, and hold repeat offenders accountable.
How Do We Ensure Residents Can Stay in Their Communities to Benefit From the Paseo?
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During a panel discussion hosted by the American Planning Association, community leaders argued that measures need to be taken to preserve affordability along the new trail.
Active Trans’ South Branch Leadership Workshop Covered Smart Strategies for Advocacy
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The seminar focused on Brighton Park, McKinley Park, Bridgeport, and Pilsen.
Vision Zero Chicago Hopes to Engage West Siders in the Traffic Safety Conversation
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"“We can’t go in and shove down people’s throats the idea of traffic safety," says Courtney Kashima, Principal of Muse Community + Design, which is consulting on the project.
After a Tragic Dooring Crash in Pilsen, A Ride to Raise Traffic Safety Awareness
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Architecture student Thomas Ferrer was critically injured in the crash. Now 25th Ward residents want to spread the word about the need for safer streets.
Adonia Lugo: Bike Advocates Need to Stop Overlooking Issues of Race and Class
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Lugo's new book "Bicycle/Race" argues that bike planning discussions must take "human infrastructure" into account.