Sharon Hoyer

How green, walkable, bikeable, play-friendly streets promote good mental health

Urban design that makes space for residents to safely and easily interact with the outdoors and each other plays a major role in both physical and psychological well-being.

Sharon Hoyer

June 16, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |Events

Buttigieg broadly commits to Increased safety, equity, sustainability – details pending

Buttigieg presented an ambitious vision for a more just and sustainable transportation system in the U.S. We’ll be eagerly following the funding, regulation and policy specifics of how this vision can be realized.

Sharon Hoyer

March 26, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |Driving

Police chases killed 3 bystanders in Chicago last year – It’s time to rethink the policy

In what circumstances does any immediate danger the suspect presents to the public outweigh the potential for endangering officers, suspects, and innocent bystanders?

Sharon Hoyer

March 22, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |COVID-19

Food, mobility justice advocates join forces at the Chicago Food Justice Summit

Speakers discussed the relationship between safe conditions for pedestrians and good transit access with food security and nutrition.

Sharon Hoyer

March 3, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

Mitigating risks on group bike rides with COVID on the rise

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.

Sharon Hoyer

November 7, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |COVID-19

Dome sweet dome? A look at more strategies to help bars and restaurants survive winter

Here's a look at new kinds of outdoor dining, including greenhouses and domes, and the winners of the city's outdoor dining contest.

Sharon Hoyer

October 29, 2020

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How green, walkable, bikeable, play-friendly streets promote good mental health

Buttigieg broadly commits to Increased safety, equity, sustainability – details pending

Police chases killed 3 bystanders in Chicago last year – It’s time to rethink the policy

Food, mobility justice advocates join forces at the Chicago Food Justice Summit

Mitigating risks on group bike rides with COVID on the rise

Dome sweet dome? A look at more strategies to help bars and restaurants survive winter