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Logan Square Neighbors for Responsible Development members and supporters libertarian lawyer Jacob Huebert, real estate agent Sarah Maxwell, and trial attorney Allison Huebert testified at the final community meeting on the all-affordable TOD last April. Maxwell was named as a plaintiff in the lawsuit. Photo: John Greenfield

Bye, Felicia: Judge dismisses NIMBY lawsuit against Logan affordable TOD

By John Greenfield | Jun 16, 2020 | No Comments

It's time for the NIMBYs to cut their losses, rethink their selfish behavior, and allow this smart, equitable project to move forward without further resistance.

Customers wait for the #79 79th bus at the Red Line station. The line has experienced crowding problems. Photo: James Porter

Which CTA bus lines are still seeing crowding during the pandemic?

By Courtney Cobbs | Jun 16, 2020 | No Comments

Yesterday the CTA launched a Ridership Information Dashboard to give riders a heads-up about crowding issues, so they can make an informed decision when planning their commutes.

LFT reopens next Monday with limited hours, Social Distancing Ambassadors

By John Greenfield | Jun 15, 2020 | No Comments

Unfortunately, the mayor is closing the LFT each day in the early evening, which will make it somewhat less useful for commuting.

Scooters on Milwaukee Avenue last year. Photo: John Greenfield

Scooter pilot starts later this summer across the city, minus downtown and trails

By John Greenfield | Jun 12, 2020 | No Comments

The rules include a "lock-to" requirement; excluding the devices from the central business district; and provisions to promote racial and economic equity.

The "Alt-Bloomingdale." Yellow circles are traffic count locations. Image: CDOT

Installation of Slow Street alternative to 606 starts tomorrow with Wabansia opening

By John Greenfield | Jun 11, 2020 | No Comments

The corridor will eventually stretch from Cortland and Ridgeland to Cortland and Ashland.

Josie Conley and her son Shawn, who helps lead the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Chicago. Photo: Shawn Conley

Community leaders and transportation advocates of color discuss Slow Streets

By Courtney Cobbs and John Greenfield | Jun 10, 2020 | No Comments

To get feedback on whether an Oakland-style program might be beneficial in neighborhoods of color during the pandemic, in April we reached out to community organizations, aldermen, and transportation leaders.

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