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Divvy station and protected bike lanes on Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. Photo: John Greenfield

Chicago’s 30 mph speed limit, lack of connectivity again lead to low People for Bikes rating

By Sharon Hoyer | Jul 19, 2021 | No Comments

People for Bikes and the Active Transportation Alliance agree that Chicago should focus on lowering the default speed limit and building a network of protected bike lines to encourage more cycling.

Lessons on building bike culture from Latin America

By Courtney Cobbs | Jun 17, 2021 | No Comments

Latin American cities can provide insights on how to build bike culture. Mobility experts from Mexico City and Bogotá shared how their cities are creating a bike culture.

An Amtrak employee describes the return of formal dining.

Amtrak is restoring long-distance service and dining, and replacing seat cushions

By Steven Vance | Jun 16, 2021 | No Comments

Amtrak wants to make riding across the United States cheaper, more comfortable, and easier this year, as more and more people get vaccinated and it becomes safer to travel.

Playing road hockey in Vancouver. Photo: Pete via Flickr

Let’s start designing safe streets around schools, and public spaces built for play

By Courtney Cobbs | Jun 9, 2021 | No Comments

We’re missing out on a lot by not incorporating the needs of children and the need for play (for people of all ages and abilities) in city planning and development.

An outbound Union Pacific North line train leaves Rogers Park station. Photo: Igor Studenkov

A bittersweet look back at 12 months of free Metra Union Pacific line rides

By Igor Studenkov | Jun 8, 2021 | No Comments

Union Pacific's refusal to collect fares during COVID cost Metra some $1M a month, but it opened up new options for affordable – or free – transit exploration.

The last westbound street-running train out of Michigan City's 11th Street station. Photo: Igor Studenkov

Goodbye street-running South Shore service in Michigan City, hello double-tracking

By Igor Studenkov | May 14, 2021 | No Comments

Earlier this month, 11th Street station was closed to allow for converting the line into two tracks on separate rights of way.

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