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A George Floyd protest on Michigan Avenue last Saturday. Photo: John Greenfield

During pandemic, protests, IL congressional reps call for equitable transportation funding

By John Greenfield | Jun 10, 2020 | No Comments

It's good to see that local congressional reps understand that these unprecedented times call for a new state transportation paradigm, not just the inequitable, car-centric status quo. Let's hope IDOT gets the message.

Police officers used the Humboldt Park Boathouse parking lot as a staging area during protests on Sunday. Officers with no face masks were seen entering and exiting a bus staffed by a CTA operator. Photo: Alyssa Iovinelli

CTA bus driver alleges he was disciplined for organizing against transporting police

By Alyssa Iovinelli | Jun 9, 2020 | No Comments

A rally and march were held to announce “legal charges against the Chicago Transit Authority for breaking workers'... rights to freedom of speech."

An NCS train at the O'Hare station. Photo: Jeff Zoline

Despite COVID headwinds, study recommends ways to expand Metra NCS service

By Igor Studenkov | Jun 8, 2020 | No Comments

Metra North Central Service Line riders want weekend service and more frequent weekday runs. But that was a tall order even before the pandemic decimated transit ridership and revenue.

Juan Cabral, 55, was one of 6 Chicago vulnerable road users fatally struck in May

By John Greenfield | Jun 8, 2020 | No Comments

Cabral was fatally injured after two drivers collided at 47th and Ashland in Back of the Yards.

A frame shop in Chicago's Andersonville business strip as it appeared on Thursday. Photo: John Greenfield

Transportation planners and advocates: What legacy will you leave for racial justice?

By Courtney Cobbs | Jun 5, 2020 | No Comments

I hope that you make choices today that you will be proud to stand by later in the quest for a more just society.

Sad Trombone: Lightfoot says the Lakefront Trail is still closed

By John Greenfield | Jun 4, 2020 | No Comments

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but despite thousands of signatures in support of reopening the trail, Mayor Lightfoot confirmed it's still off-limits.

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