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Youth check out the e-Divvies at a community event in Riverdale last year. Photo: James Porter

E-Divvy bikes debut Wednesday, equitable-but-complex pricing system announced

By John Greenfield | Jul 27, 2020 | No Comments

The new pricing system was designed with an eye on equity, but it's rather complicated and includes new fees for parking the e-bikes at non-station locations.

Martin on a ward bike tour last summer. Photo: John Greenfield

Martin: Let’s prioritize transportation equity, catch up with other cities on biking

By Courtney Cobbs | Jul 24, 2020 | No Comments

Martin's Transportation and Infrastructure Budget Town Hall was an opportunity to get info on the city’s transportation budget and provide feedback on priorities for transportation spending.

Young fixie riders on the western portion of the Palmer Slow Street. The eastern portion has been held up by aldermanic opposition. Photo: John Greenfield

Maldonado’s opposition is a speed bump for the Palmer Slow Street

By John Greenfield | Jul 24, 2020 | No Comments

It's yet another example of how Chicago's weird ward boundaries and aldermanic prerogative system are a roadblock for good projects.

Artist Milt Coronado working on the mural. Photo: Kyle Lucas

Family, friends, and cyclists gather once more to honor Issac Martinez at mural painting

By Courtney Cobbs | Jul 23, 2020 | No Comments

Issac's family plans to fight for safer street conditions to prevent similar heartbreak in their community in the future.

Clark Devon Hardware, at the northeast corner of the intersection. Image: Google Maps

Streetscape project will make Clark near Devon more pedestrian-friendly

By Courtney Cobbs | Jul 22, 2020 | No Comments

The project will include wider sidewalks, ADA ramp upgrades, and new street furnishings.

Alderman Martin expressed concerns that falling ridership on the CTA during the pandemic could lead to service cuts and/or fare hikes. Photo: Raed Mansour

Officials discuss menu system overhaul, inequitable shutdowns at ATA transit town hall

By Sharon Hoyer | Jul 22, 2020 | No Comments

“The more accessible and easier transit is, the better it is for the economy... everybody has the right to convenient public transportation, not just the lucky few.”

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