‘It Was Magnificent’: Lessons From Berlin and Munich Transit Systems
Last month, a delegation of Illinois state representatives visited Germany to tour transit systems in and between two major cities. Here's what they learned.
January 10, 2025
Tracking Opioid Overdose Deaths on Chicago Transit
Although it's legal in Illinois for non-medical professionals to administer Narcan to stop overdoses, Prout said CTA employees told her they're not allowed to do so.
March 25, 2024
Study: Improving Bike Network Can Keep Scooter Riders Off Sidewalks
Keeping scooter riders off sidewalks would strengthening the argument for the mode as a public good instead of an annoyance.
January 3, 2024
Chicago’s First-Ever City Civics Day Encourages Engagement and Activism
Streetsblog attended the breakout session "How to create active, sustainable, safe streets."
November 7, 2023
Why Chicago Advocates Are Providing Bikes to Migrants
Unless funds are freed up from a larger entity, bike distribution to asylum seekers is going to stay in crisis mode indefinitely.
October 2, 2023
This New Protected Bike Lane is a Game Changer For Chicago
Belmont is now a great option for those seeking a low-stress east-west bike route across the expressway and the river.
August 30, 2023
Chicago Considers ‘Mobility Hubs’
Could small multimodal transportation nodes help connect the Windy City?
June 15, 2023
Safe Streets for All coalition pushes for “transit that works,” hopes to influence elections
In response to last summer's traffic violence epidemic, advocates formed the Safe Streets for All Coalition, amplifying the call for improved safety, transportation equity, affordable housing, and climate action.
January 10, 2023
“Biking Where Black” study shows relationship between lack of bike lanes, heavy ticketing
The report Barajas postulates that improved bicycle infrastructure could reduce citations and to some extent mitigate police overreach by reducing sidewalk riding.
September 28, 2021
A closer look at CDOT’s plan to close Chicago’s transportation equity gap
August 4, 2021
