COVID Killed Rush Hour — But Spread Pain All Day
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Meet the new rush hour. Worse than the old rush hour.
Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Chicago
Why We Need More Car-Free Outdoor Entertainment
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Golf courses are open, but beaches aren't. Since summer street festivals and concerns are canceled, Chicagoans need more outdoor entertainment alternatives.
Speeding Tickets Hit Year High in Chicago, Despite Traffic Lows
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Chicago speed camera data shows that more tickets were issued during a three-week period during Stay at Home than at any other time in more than a year.
These Are the Cities That Are Reclaiming Streets for People
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During the global pandemic, cities around the world are recognizing it makes sense to take road space that is usually used for moving and storing cars and instead give it to people. They’re reallocating the right-of-way from travel lanes and parking to create emergency bikeways for essential workers, and open space where residents can safely […]
Can We End Violent Crime on Transit Without Over-Policing?
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Chicago is putting more cops on train platforms — but LA cautions that it might come at a cost.
Chicago Has a Great New Tool to Keep Cars Out of Bus Lanes
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Editor’s note: How many times have you seen drivers decide that the bike or bus lane would be the perfect place to idle in their cars — even if it forces cyclists out into dangerous traffic, or slows down what’s supposed to be a rapid bus route? Chicago has a great idea to stop that […]