Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Walking

A "Slow Street" in Oakland. Photo: Jeff Chiu, Associated Press

MPC, Council on Global Affairs staffers urge the city to open streets during pandemic

By Sharon Hoyer | Apr 16, 2020 | No Comments

Sidewalks, parks, and trails are crowded in Chicago, and speeding and sever crashes are up. Local transportation leaders say it's time for an open streets program.

A person bikes by the Crawford power plant site. Photo: Mia Park

The Crawford demolition is a mobility justice issue

By Mia Park | Apr 16, 2020 | No Comments

The implosion of the smokestack of the coal-fired power plant created a massive cloud of dust that makes walking and biking less safe.

You can’t bike to work on the LFT, but the Trib suggests illegally cruising LSD for fun

By John Greenfield | Apr 14, 2020 | No Comments

Sorry to be Sir Thomas Bringdown III, but unless car-free outdoor recreation isn't a viable option for you, it's irresponsible to go out driving for fun during the COVID-19 crisis

Stanley taking a walk with his gait trainer. Photo: Amber Drea

Navigating COVID-19 with a child who has disabilities

By Amber Drea | Apr 14, 2020 | No Comments

Spending outside is especially important for children with special needs, but crucial for other people to give them space during the pandemic.

Lightfoot: Nope, I’m not reopening the Lakefront Trail for bike commuting anytime soon

By John Greenfield | Apr 11, 2020 | No Comments

The mayor indicated that the idea of reopening the shoreline path solely to bike commuters during the pandemic is a nonstarter, and didn't even address the topic of open streets.

Active Trans board president Peggy Reins and new executive director at Active Trans' annual awards ceremony last month Amy Rynell

Black and Latinx transportation leaders say they’re satisfied with ATA’s hiring of Amy Rynell as ED

By Mia Park | Apr 11, 2020 | No Comments

While some mobility justice advocates were pushing for a Black or Latinx director, Peter Taylor, Shawn Conley, and Julio Rodriguez say they're please that the group hired a woman with an equity lens.

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