Bicycling
Basics
Commentary: Traffic Engineers and DMVs Need to Learn from Aviation
If you think Vision Zero can't be achieved just look up
September 23, 2021
Who’s protecting and maintaining Chicago’s protected bike lanes?
Sadly, it seems that many bike lane obstructions are still going unaddressed, which can put people on bikes in danger.
September 22, 2021
OPINION: Pass the Bicycle Commuter Act — Now!
An add-on to the congressional reconciliation package could help climate, congestion and health in New York and around the nation.
September 20, 2021
The solar-powered e-bike project SunPedal Ride makes a pit stop in Chicago
Sushil Reddy, the brains behind the SunPedal Ride, talks about why he's crossing the country on two wheels, with a solar assist.
September 15, 2021
What it was like being part of Better Streets Chicago’s people-protected bike lane protest
We need a citywide network of barrier-protected bike lanes and we needed it years ago.
September 14, 2021
Study: 15-minute walk/bike access to key resources is not enough to guarantee prosperity
While the 15-minute city is a great goal for Chicago, that alone will not guarantee equitable outcomes.
September 9, 2021
Chicago motorist stops have spiked over the years, with far more Black drivers detained
September 7, 2021
Talking Headways Podcast: Biking to the Stadium
This week we’re joined by new Rail~Volution CEO Tamar Shapiro. We chat about her previous work in transportation and city planning at organizations such as NUMO and The Governor's Institute, how to measure transportation success, and the "transportation parades" before German soccer games.
September 2, 2021
What Happened to “Transit First?”
August 31, 2021
Talking Headways Podcast: How We’ve Subsidized Driving (and What To Do About It)
This week we’re joined by Todd Litman, executive director of the Victoria Transport Policy Institute. Litman discusses his book "New Mobilities: Smart Planning for Emerging Transportation Technologies." We reframe the transportation investments we make, talk about sharing information, and discuss why air taxis might not be the future.
August 26, 2021
