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A map of Lime scooter trip start locations within the pilot area. Higher bars mean more trips. Yes, Milwaukee Avenue is a hotspot. Image: Lime

Lime Says 65,124 Miles Were Ridden on Their Scooters in Chicago Since June 15

By Lynda Lopez | Jul 30, 2019 | 4 Comments

Lime estimates that 19,537 vehicle miles have been avoided in Chicago since the pilot launch, and 800 gallons of gas saved, but that doesn't factor in the gas burned picking up, recharging, and redistributing the vehicles.

Riding one of the new Divvies in Golden Gate park. Photo: James Porter

Far South Siders Weigh in on the New Electric Divvy Bikes at We Keep You Rollin’s Ride

By James Porter | Jul 29, 2019 | 3 Comments

Riverdale residents say they hope that Divvy bikes become as ubiquitous on the Far South Side as in more privileged parts of town.

Prototype of the new electric Divvy bikes.

Chicagoans Can Test-Ride New e-Divvies at Upcoming South Side Community Tours

By John Greenfield | Jul 22, 2019 | 1 Comment

If you've been eager to try out the new electric Divvies, here's your chance. You can also suggest locations for the new stations during the tour events an at a new webpage.

While a flier circulated by a neighbor called the development proposed for this parking lot "supersized," half of the building would be only about three feet taller than this four-story building next door, and the other half would be considerably shorter. Photo: John Greenfield

Most Beacon Street Neighbors Agree: 9 Units With 10 Spots Won’t Create a Parking Crunch

By Courtney Cobbs and John Greenfield | Jul 11, 2019 | 11 Comments

At Tuesday's community meeting, residents voiced concerns about density and the community input process, but most reached a consensus that 1.11 parking spots per household is sufficient.

Boarding an Ashland Avenue bus. Photo: John Greenfield

In Some Cases Eliminating Bus Stops May Actually Slow Down Express Service

By Igor Studenkov | Jul 5, 2019 | 13 Comments

Urban planners discussed the art and science of determining optimum CTA and Pace bus stop spacing at the Transport Chicago conference.

Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez speaks at the rally. Tenant Eva Jaramillo is to her left. Photo: Lynda Lopez

Tenants Protest Deferred Maintenance, Evictions at Building Near the Brown Line

By Lynda Lopez | Jul 3, 2019 | 17 Comments

As transit-friendly properties in Albany Park become more attractive to professionals, there has been a pattern of longterm residents being evicted to make room for wealthier newcomers.

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