Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about State Policy

A Metra train viewed from the Cermak-Chinatown Red Line platform. Photo: Jonathan Lee

Uncharted territory: RTA leaders discuss how Chicago transit will survive COVID-19

By Igor Studenkov | May 21, 2020 | No Comments

How with the CTA, Pace, and Metra transport more people to work when the state reopens, while maintaining social distance, with a lot less money? That remains to be seen.

To maintain social distance while the Lakefront Trail is closed, a father pushes his child in a jogging stroller in the street on Inner Lake Shore Drive. Photo: John Greenfield

CARA floats a great plan to reopen the Lakefront Trail — with one major drawback

By John Greenfield | May 21, 2020 | No Comments

If a compromise could be worked out to accommodate PM rush bike commuters, the running association's strong plan would become even stronger.

A drive-in testing site for COVID-19. Image: ABC Chicago

You can’t do drive-through COVID-19 testing without a car. So what are your options?

By Sharon Hoyer | May 7, 2020 | No Comments

Drive-up and curbside testing allows people to avoid entering buildings and remain in their vehicles while the test is conducted. But where does that leave those of us who don't have cars?

Walking and biking has surged during the pandemic. Photo: John Greenfield

Chicago must act now to prevent a post-COVID spike in driving and crashes

By Courtney Cobbs | Apr 29, 2020 | No Comments

We need to make walking, biking, and transit safer and more appealing, or we're going to see an increase in driving, congestion, pollution and crashes once the Stay at Home order is lifted.

Time to rally behind Active Trans

By John Greenfield | Apr 21, 2020 | No Comments

Bike the Drive, Active Trans' most important annual fundraiser, is cancelled due to the pandemic, so Chicagoland bike advocates need to step up and help the group fill the revenue gap.

A Postmates driver picks up an order across the street from Wrigley Field in protective gear. Photo: Jared Haberman

Health concerns, competition are challenges for food delivery drivers during the pandemic

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli | Apr 13, 2020 | No Comments

While more people are ordering takeout, restaurants are closing, and laid-off workers are getting into the field, creating competition. And then there's the challenge of staying healthy.

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