South Shore Line president explains why the railroad finally got rid of COVID-denier cars
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According to NICTD chief Mike Noland, the updated Indiana executive order provided the teeth needed to enforce the mask requirement.
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Mask asks: Facial coverings policy for CTA drivers; South Shore drops COVID-denier cars
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Here's what the CTA had to say about non-compliant CTA bus operators. Meanwhile, South Shore has ended its ill-conceived Mask Optional Car policy.
Loop Alliance October report shows decreased parking, increased CTA commuting
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Parking rates dipped from 80 percent down to 60 percent, and of the 54 survey respondents, almost 40 percent said they were using CTA trains or buses to get to work.
Here’s a smarter approach to Lightfoot’s self-contradictory Stay at Home advisory
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Instead of telling residents to stay home except for essential trips and never hang out with friends, while keeping gyms, bars and restaurants open, the city should educate people about safe socializing and make outdoor dining and drinking safer.
Mitigating risks on group bike rides with COVID on the rise
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While group bike rides, even with masks and social distancing, aren't without risk during the pandemic, community activists say the benefits are worth it.
Universal Metra bicycle access via dedicated bike cars would be a game-changer
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Bike cars on all trains on all lines during non-pandemic times would enable people to use bikes for first- and last-mile trips for downtown commutes.
Free mask dispensers on the CTA? Lightfoot: “We’ve done a tremendous amount already”
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The mayor seems to be taking an "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" attitude. But feedback from straphangers suggests there's still room for improvement when it comes to mask compliance.
Advocates blast mayor’s refusal to rule out a CTA shutdown if there’s election unrest
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"I'm not going to hesitate" to shut down transit and Divvy again in the event of civil unrest Lightfoot told Streetsblog this morning.
Dome sweet dome? A look at more strategies to help bars and restaurants survive winter
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Here's a look at new kinds of outdoor dining, including greenhouses and domes, and the winners of the city's outdoor dining contest.
Chicago businesses: Here’s what’s required to use parking lanes to enable outdoor seating
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It turns out that the bureaucratic hoops aren't especially onerous, and they're a relative bargain thanks to the city waiving some of the associated fees.
The 79th Street pop-up bus-only lanes are only a half-measure
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Red paint and effective enforcement is needed to make the lanes work better and actually improve bus speeds.
To help restaurants and bars survive winter, let’s make it easy to use car space for seating
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There are plenty of ways Chicago can help restaurants and bars survive this extremely challenging period -- if city officials are willing to be flexible, generous, and proactive to help them out.