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Members of Transport Workers Union of America showed up in force to the hearing. Photo: John Greenfield

Despite Uber’s Misinformation Campaign, Divvy Expansion Deal Passes in Committee

By John Greenfield | Apr 8, 2019 | 18 Comments

Uber has apparently spent tens of thousands of dollars trying to kill the city's deal with Lyft, but ultimately aldermen advanced the proposal to the full Council for a vote on Wednesday.

Romina Castillo, Dan Black, Lynda Lopez, and Adonia Lugo. Photo: John Greenfield

“Bicycle / Race” Author Adonia Lugo Offers Advice on Building “Human Infrastructure”

By Lynda Lopez and John Greenfield | Apr 7, 2019 | 6 Comments

Lugo discussed why cities need to pay as much attention to the "software" of community relationships as the hardware of transportation infrastructure.

Dr. Adonia Lugo Discusses Her Book “Bicycle/Race” This Thursday at IIT

By Lynda Lopez | Apr 2, 2019 | No Comments

This event, which looks at who needs to be at the table during transportation planning conversations, is timely since it takes place two days after Chicago elects its first Black female mayor.

CDOT Unveils E-Divvy Design, Debunks Uber’s “Fake Propaganda” at City Hall Hearing

By John Greenfield | Mar 28, 2019 | 26 Comments

Residents also gave passionate testimony for and against the Lyft/Divvy contract amendment.

The eight neighborhood regions. Image: CDOT

MBAC Rolls Out a Granular Approach to Bike Input, With 8 New Community Reps

By Igor Studenkov | Mar 19, 2019 | 17 Comments

Seasoned bike advocates will represent different regions of the city to provide tires-on-the-ground intel on local cycling challenges and opportunities.

A Slow Roll Chicago ride in Bronzeville in 2015. Divvy has provided loaners for Slow Roll events. Photo: John Greenfield

Cyclists Voice Equity Concerns About Divvy Expansion at City Hall Meeting

By Igor Studenkov | Mar 19, 2019 | 5 Comments

Advocates want to make sure that the expanded bike-share system will be accessible to low-income and unbanked Chicagoans, as well as people with disabilities.

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