What does Chicago need to do to achieve transportation equity?
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Streetsblog writer Courtney Cobbs discussed the topic at an event hosted by the Chicago Style Committee of the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics.
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Active Trans’ new “Fair Fares” report offers a blueprint for transit equity
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Providing lower-income people better access to transit and mobility will contribute to better outcomes for employment, education, health, and public safety, which will safe money for society in the long run.
We should be planning our transportation system as if the planet mattered
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Here's what Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois should do if we really care about saving the planet from climate change.
A former Lyft driver shares his perspective on Lightfoot’s proposed ride-hail tax
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Former Lyft driver Charlie Short says he's doubtful that the new fees will convince many customers to switch back to the CTA, since they believe ride-hail is safer, faster, and more reliable.
Get on the bus: Discussing the fair ride-hail tax with Mayor Lightfoot on the ride to work
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During a morning commute on the #20 Madison, the mayor talked about how the new ride-hail fee structure will fight congestion and improve transit service.
No, Sun-Times columnist Laura Washington, Lori shouldn’t play nice with Uber
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In her second column promoting Uber's bogus message that Chicago's proposed ride-hail tax would hurt poor people, Washington says the mayor should compromise with Uber. Here's why that's wrong.