Neighbors March Against Displacement in Logan Square
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Hundreds of residents showed up to demand that new development, including TOD, be done equitably, so as not to force longtime residents out of the neighborhood.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about equity
What Would Equity in Urban Planning Look Like?
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At a panel hosted by the American Planning Association, professionals discussed local transportation equity issues, and the challenges facing women and people of color in the field.
What Roles Do Transportation, Housing, and Development Play in Dismantling Segregation
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Representatives of WBEZ, LUCHA, MPC, and Blue Sky Strategies discussed how urban planning and policy can be used to address age-old inequities.
Bike Walk Fund Campaigns Could Bring More Safety Projects to Underserved Areas
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Active Trans is calling for $20 million to be earmarked in Chicago's budget each year, and $50 million in the Illinois budget annually, to fund bike and pedestrian projects, prioritizing underserved areas.
Bronzeville Community Leader Has a Run-in With Zero-Tolerance Bike Enforcement
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Bernard Loyd, head of Urban Juncture says the officer got out of her car to ticket him after being parked for two hours by the Boxville outdoor market without engaging with the community.
Crime Blog Says Arrest of Black Divvy Rider Was Legit. Here’s What They Didn’t Tell You.
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Due to a loophole in Chicago's sidewalk biking ordinance, it appears that the man wasn't breaking the law, which means the police may have had no right to arrest him.
CDOT: South, West Sides Are Getting Fewer Divvy Stations, Partly Due to Theft Concerns
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According to department reps, some planned South and West side stations were axed due to concerns from residents and alderman, including issues related to recent stolen bike arrests.
Has CDOT Largely Abandoned Its Plan to Increase Divvy Density in Underserved Areas?
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Last year the department said new stations would largely be going to parts of town with few docks, but today they revealed an apparent change of plans.
Are Police Racial Profiling Black Bike-Share Users in an Effort to Recover Stolen Divvies?
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The CPD says it uses bike ticketing as a strategy to conduct searches in communities of color. A Black bike advocate claims officers are also targeting African-American men on Divvies in other parts of town.
CPD Doubles Down on Claim That Heavy Bike Enforcement Is a Fair Anti-Violence Strategy
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During a "Chicago Tonight" appearance, CPD rep Glen Brooks maintained that the exponentially higher number of tickets written in some Black and Latino communities than white ones is justified.
Why the Regional Transit Boards Skew White and Male, and Why That Matters
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The board members' decisions may not always reflect the needs of commuters.
Cyclists of Color Weighed in on CPD Bike Ticketing at the Wheels of Justice Ride
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The Chicago Critical Mass route ended by occupying the streets by the main police headquarters.