The CTA is finally going to protect bus drivers and riders with rear-door boarding
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The agency will also allow drivers to switch to drop-off-only mode when their buses start getting crowded.
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CTA union chief discusses the campaign for safer pandemic working conditions
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The union is pushing for rear-door boarding, bus de-crowding measures, better cleaning procedures, and more.
Increased walk/bike during the pandemic is an opportunity to improve our streets
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While Chicago has been closing trails and parks in response to crowding during the pandemic, we should be opening streets to make room for safe, socially-distanced recreation.
Police must enforce the Stay at Home order fairly, without racial double-standards
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It makes sense for police to intervene when people are dangerously violating the pandemic rules. But we must make sure they're not unfairly targeting people of color for enforcement.
Leaders from SF, Philly, Duluth and Bogotá discuss open streets as a public health strategy
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Having supportive city officials has been key to opening opening up streets to people during the COVID-19 crisis.
Active Trans discusses why it’s not pushing to reopen the Lakefront Trail during pandemic
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"We understand the mayor’s decision to close the Lakefront Trail and The 606, and it’s obviously a terrible situation."