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The Belmont Station platform in Lakeview. The stop has recently been a hot spot for crime. Photo: Jeff Zoline

CTA, CPD promise more security on the ‘L’ in the wake of recent Red Line attacks

By Igor Studenkov | Jan 9, 2020 | No Comments

While crime is down systemwide, serious crime has doubled since 2015, and there have been a string of recent attacks and robberies on the Red Line.

The likely layout of the Pratt bike lanes, looking east. Image: Village of Lincolnwood

Bike lanes are finally coming to Pratt Ave. in Lincolnwood

By John Greenfield | Jan 8, 2020 | No Comments

A two-way curb-protected bike lane was proposed, but to save money the village will instead probably two non-protected lanes.

The 79th and Halsted bus terminal. Photo: Jeff Zoline

Have your say on the South Halsted Bus Corridor Project at the upcoming meeting

By John Greenfield | Dec 17, 2019 | No Comments

As part of the movement towards speeding up buses, the CTA and Pace have teamed up for a study on modernizing transit along South Halsted Street.

MPC’s Toward Universal Mobility report aims to make local transit accessible for all

By Igor Studenkov | Dec 11, 2019 | No Comments

“We can design transportation systems that are seamless for everyone," said a disability rights advocate at the release. "The only thing that stops us if we don’t have the right people at the table.”

Ride-hail drivers discuss labor and environmental issues

By Courtney Cobbs | Dec 11, 2019 | No Comments

Courtney Cobbs moderated the panel "Gig Work: Apps, Transit, and the Environment," hosted by Chicago Jobs with Justice and Workers’ Rights Board.

Preckwinkle at the Active Trans meeting. Photo: Active Trans

Preckwinkle at Active Trans meeting: The South Side Metra plan would promote racial equity

By John Greenfield | Dec 9, 2019 | No Comments

The Cook County board president discussed why the proposal is an example of an equitable initiative that focuses resources on communities that need them the most.

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