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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

A Chat with USDOT’s Mariia Zimmerman

Last week, the mobility justice nonprofit Equiticity held its annual meeting, titled “Racial Equity in Motion: Exploring the Intersection of Transportation, Environmental Justice, and Public Health,” at Impact House, 200 W. Madison. Streetsblog Chicago has the highlights.

September 16, 2024

Another Fantastic ‘Bike the Drive’ Event Highlights the Benefits of Downtown Chicago Less Car-Centric

Mayor Johnson rode again this year, and said he's committed to improving walking and biking. Does that mean he'll stand up to IDOT's status-quo highway rebuild proposal?

September 3, 2024

Some Advocates Say Illinois Bill Police Stop Reform Bill Could Enable Deadly Driving

It would be totally counterproductive to try to prevent racial profiling by forcing officers to look the other way when motorists excessively speed or drive intoxicated.

February 7, 2024

How Mobility Justice Nonprofit Equiticity Invests in Community Change

Equiticity's current Invest in Real Community Change Campaign seeks to raise $125,000 from 300 donors.

February 5, 2024

A Plan to Eliminate Pretextual Police Stops, While Still Increasing Traffic Safety

The Free to Move Coalition has developed a plan to do away with pretextual traffic stops that disproportionately impact Black and Latino motorists.

November 21, 2023

Historian Sherman ‘Dilla’ Thomas: The More Chicago Improves Its Transit, the Better Life on the South and West Sides Will Be

Thomas made his remarks at the Ventra electronic fare payment system's 10 year anniversary celebration.

October 4, 2023

Why Chi. Equity Advocates Are Teaching People to Fix E-Bikes

The program is designed to teach participants about new technologies, with the goal of providing education and work opportunities.

September 12, 2023

Ride Celebrates Black Cycling Champ Major Taylor, Modern-Day African-American Bike Advocacy

The Major Taylor Trail Keepers Celebration Ride was organized by MTTK Chicago, Friends of the Major Taylor Trail, and Major Taylor Cycling Club Chicago.

August 29, 2023