Rail Transit Archives — Page 5 of 9

“We’ve got to do better”: Buttigieg, Chicago officials rally support for Biden’s infra plan

Buttigieg said he's confident the largest infrastructure bill in U.S. history will pass Congress, stressing its importance from equity and climate change standpoints.

Mia Park

July 20, 2021

“We’ve got to do better”: Buttigieg, Chicago officials rally support for Biden’s infra plan

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

Bus lanes aren’t enough: We must transform DuSable Drive into a multimodal boulevard

We need to reclaim our lakefront and turn it into the truly spectacular green space we deserve. We need to remove the highway through our parks.

Michael Podgers

July 7, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |crime

If you want a safer transit system, support better mental health services

Providing all citizens with adequate mental health support is crucial for creating a safer, more peaceful city.

John Greenfield

July 7, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |Funding & Finance

Chicago announces equitable transit-oriented development pilot program

The City of Chicago recently announced an equitable transit-oriented development pilot program to assist with the creation of community-led eTOD projects.

Courtney Cobbs

June 24, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |Amtrak

Amtrak is restoring long-distance service and dining, and replacing seat cushions

Amtrak wants to make riding across the United States cheaper, more comfortable, and easier this year, as more and more people get vaccinated and it becomes safer to travel.

Steven Vance

June 16, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

How pedestrian- and bike-friendly are various CTA stations, and why?

Unsurprisingly, he found that pedestrian- and bike-friendly stations tend to be located in denser parts of town, but they also correlate with wealthier and neighborhoods.

John Greenfield

June 3, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

‘School of Rock’ Drummer Kevin Clark is Killed in Crash

The former child actor is the second high-profile celebrity death by automobile in Chicago in as many months.

John Greenfield

May 26, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |News

Don’t victim-blame architect Helmut Jahn for his tragic bike crash death

While Jahn reportedly ran a stop sign on his bike, all the facts of his death aren't clear yet, and he deserves our empathy.

John Greenfield

May 10, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |Federal Policy

RTA survey: Most people who stopped commuting by transit during COVID plan to return

About 80 percent of respondents who weren't riding buses and trains on a frequent basis said they planned to to return to their pre-pandemic commuting habits once worries about the coronavirus ease.

John Greenfield

April 15, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

Here are some good resources for getting started living car-free in Chicago

These websites, videos, apps, and maps will make it easier for newbies to get around the region on transit and bike.

Courtney Cobbs

April 8, 2021

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