Can Automated Enforcement, Be Done Equitably?
Chicago mobility justice leaders weigh in.
May 7, 2025
This Bill Could Help Illinois Create a Cohesive Train and Bus System — and Encourage Other States to Follow Suit
Good news for rail fans: Recently, Illinois legislators discussed a groundbreaking bill to launch statewide train service. And other states could follow their lead.
May 6, 2025
This Data Proves that Speed Cameras Improve Safety
And here's how to make Chicago's program fairer, too.
March 5, 2025
NYC-Style Congestion Pricing Would Be Great For Chicago, Too
Why shouldn't Chicago also reap the safety, environmental, equity, and efficiency benefits of less driving?
February 12, 2025
House Reps Urge Biden to Protect Active Transport, Transit Funding
Streetsblog Chicago checks in about what could done to help safeguard the future of walk/bike/transit in our region before Donald Trump takes office again.
January 8, 2025
How Illinois Could Help Beat the Transit Fiscal Cliff By Shifting Federal Funding
Let's get real: Illinois has a looming public transportation crisis on our hands. Here's how to help solve it.
December 16, 2024
What Happens When Cities Drop Speed Limits to 25
Spoiler: pedestrian deaths plummet.
November 18, 2024
What to Know About Chicago’s Bus and Bike Lane Enforcement Pilot
Plus the Active Transportation Alliance and Commuters Take Action weigh in on the long-delayed launch.
November 5, 2024
Chicago Advocates Calm Traffic (And Make a Case for Low-Tech Infrastructure) With Music
At the "Save the Hole" guerrilla concert, sustainable transportation prankster Michael Burton and his band Urban Spaceman turned CDOT's traffic circle crater into a mosh pit.
September 29, 2024
Will Mayor Johnson Save Chicago’s Greyhound Station Before Tomorrow’s Deadline?
Sadly, when it comes to getting Chicago decision-makers to save the local Greyhound terminal, 630 W. Harrison St., before it closes this month, it’s looking increasingly unlikely that we can wake them up before September ends.
September 19, 2024
