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Riverdale leader Deloris Lucas: We’re disappointed about Divvy, hopeful about bikeways

By John Greenfield | Sep 13, 2019 | 1 Comment

Lucas says it's somewhat understandable that CDOT is not immediately bringing Divvy to the area, since it currently lacks safe places to ride, but that could improve soon.

A Pulse bus at the Jefferson Park Transit Center. Photo: Igor Studenkov

Taking the Pulse of Pulse, Pace’s Milwaukee Express Bus Route

By Igor Studenkov | Aug 12, 2019 | 2 Comments

The new corridor's launch had a few rough spots, but it's still a nice upgrade for Northwest Side commuters.

A Pulse station under construction at Touhy and Milwaukee in Niles. Photo: Pace

Pace’s Pulse Service, Launching Sunday, Isn’t BRT But It Will Be an Upgrade

By John Greenfield | Aug 6, 2019 | 1 Comment

The new service has few time-saving features -- not even dedicated lanes -- but it does represent a step in the right direction.

Protected bike lane on Chicago Avenue in Evanston. Image: Courtney Cobbs

In Praise of the Concrete-Protected Bike Lanes in Evanston, Illinois

By Courtney Cobbs | Aug 1, 2019 | 28 Comments

It would be great to see more bike lanes with continuous concrete protection in the city of Chicago.

Courier German Catalan-Cortez Killed in Blue Line Incident, 3 Cyclists Injured Last Week

By John Greenfield | Jul 23, 2019 | 14 Comments

Catalan Cortez was the second cyclist killed after falling onto 'L' tracks in the last two years.

Surprise! Road Lobbyist Says Driving, Uber Are Key to Chicago’s Transportation Future

By John Greenfield | Jul 9, 2019 | 13 Comments

Sturino makes some sensible proposals, but he also calls for expanding highways for tolled lanes, not "combatting transportation disruptors," and avoiding participating in the mythical "war on cars."

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