Intercity bus companies are struggling financially, but service is slowly resuming
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Many of the companies ceased operations after ridership plummeted, but they're gradually getting back in gear.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Pandemic
Eyes on the Streets: Car-free Cafe Streets Open on Randolph and Taylor
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Randolph Street was bustling at 7:30 p.m. on a Saturday night, while at 9:30 p.m. on Taylor Street relatively few restaurants had tables out.
Did Chicago miss the chance to make streets less car-centric? CDOT’s Gia Biagi responds
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During an interview with Streetsblog, the CDOT chief also discussed bike lane restriping, pandemic bus lanes, and how she's settling into life at the department.
New Cafe Streets announced, but so far Black and Latino dining strips are opting out
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Announced Cafe Streets in Chatham and Little Village have been cancelled or watered down, which means that so far none are planned on African-American- or Latino-owned restaurant strips.
CTA planned to install rear-door card readers on entire bus fleet, only did a few dozen
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The plan to add rear-door Ventra readers to all 1,800-plus buses would have opened the door to universal all-door boarding. But the initiative never got off the ground.
People flock to the reopened Bloomingdale while maintaining social distance
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The 606 is officially open now, but neighbors say thing aren't that different than last week, when many people were already using it illegally.
The Lakefront Trail reopens after almost 3 months — with strings attached
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Trail users told Streetsblog they're happy the path has reopened, but they're bummed about the 7 p.m. closing time and North Avenue to Grand Avenue detour.
Which CTA bus lines are still seeing crowding during the pandemic?
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Yesterday the CTA launched a Ridership Information Dashboard to give riders a heads-up about crowding issues, so they can make an informed decision when planning their commutes.
LFT reopens next Monday with limited hours, Social Distancing Ambassadors
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Unfortunately, the mayor is closing the LFT each day in the early evening, which will make it somewhat less useful for commuting.
During pandemic, protests, IL congressional reps call for equitable transportation funding
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It's good to see that local congressional reps understand that these unprecedented times call for a new state transportation paradigm, not just the inequitable, car-centric status quo. Let's hope IDOT gets the message.
Sad Trombone: Lightfoot says the Lakefront Trail is still closed
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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but despite thousands of signatures in support of reopening the trail, Mayor Lightfoot confirmed it's still off-limits.
The lack of public restrooms during the pandemic is impacting mobility
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The lack of public restrooms available during the pandemic is a major challenge for families with young kids, pregnant people, delivery workers, and others. How can we address that?