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Lightfoot at the Clark/Lake station. Photo: Lightfoot for Chicago

Lightfoot Made Big Plans for Transportation; Let’s Make Sure She Follows Through

By John Greenfield | Apr 3, 2019 | 11 Comments

Here's a list of Lightfoot's key promises on traffic safety, enforcement, transit, TOD, biking, ride-hailing, and more. Streetsblog will help push her to keep them.

The fancy new canopy may not do much to shelter customers waiting for buses from blowing rain and snow. Photo: John Greenfield

The $17 Million Belmont Blue Line Station Rehab Prioritizes Form Over Function

By John Greenfield | Apr 2, 2019 | 14 Comments

The fancy Space-Age awning probably won't do a good job of keeping bus customers dry, but the city apparently hopes it will attract more development to Avondale.

Where Do Lori and Toni Part Ways on Transportation?

By John Greenfield | Apr 1, 2019 | 1 Comment

Lightfoot's positions on bike/walk funding, the North LASD rehab, reduced CTA fares, and bus lane enforcement are arguably more progressive, but neither candidate is terrible on transportation.

A "bike lane" on Lawrence Avenue. Photo: Courtney Cobbs

How a Run-in With a Reckless Cabbie Inspired Me to Advocate for Safer Biking

By Courtney Cobbs | Mar 29, 2019 | 12 Comments

After I reported harassment by a taxi driver, I was pleasantly surprised to get a quick response from the city. Now I want to do more to help other cyclists.

Rendering of the KLEO Art Residences, with 58, mostly affordable, housing units, currently under construction near the Garfield Green Line station.

How New Mobility Tech Could Impact TOD — For Good or Bad

By Lynda Lopez | Mar 26, 2019 | 2 Comments

Ride-share, shared mobility devices, and autonomous vehicles could help expand the TOD zone, but they could also exacerbate transportation inequities if all residents don't have good access.

The O'Hare Blue Line station. Photo: John Greenfield

Q & A: Why Does Catching the ‘L’ From O’Hare Cost $5, and Should I Use a Bike Bell?

By John Greenfield | Mar 24, 2019 | 19 Comments

The Chicago Transportation Authority looks at the $2.50 surcharge from the airport, and the pros and cons of chiming in on trails and bike lanes.

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