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What will and should Biden-Harris mean for transportation? Experts, advocates weigh in

After the initial euphoria of Saturday’s election result wore off, Streetsblog Chicago reached out to local transportation leaders to get their take on what the Biden-Harris administration will mean for sustainable transportation, based on the candidates’ platform and statements. We also asked these experts and advocates, as well as our readers, what they’d like to […]

John Greenfield

November 9, 2020

What will and should Biden-Harris mean for transportation? Experts, advocates weigh in

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

Universal Metra bicycle access via dedicated bike cars would be a game-changer

Bike cars on all trains on all lines during non-pandemic times would enable people to use bikes for first- and last-mile trips for downtown commutes.

John Greenfield

November 6, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |2020 Election

Advocates blast mayor’s refusal to rule out a CTA shutdown if there’s election unrest

"I'm not going to hesitate" to shut down transit and Divvy again in the event of civil unrest Lightfoot told Streetsblog this morning.

John Greenfield

October 30, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

The new Bike Lane Uprising app makes it easier than ever to report bikeway obstructions

This week Bike Lane Uprising released a smartphone app, available for Android and iOS devices, for filing bikeway blockage reports.

John Greenfield

October 29, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |COVID-19

Chicago businesses: Here’s what’s required to use parking lanes to enable outdoor seating

It turns out that the bureaucratic hoops aren't especially onerous, and they're a relative bargain thanks to the city waiving some of the associated fees.

John Greenfield

October 29, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |COVID-19

To help restaurants and bars survive winter, let’s make it easy to use car space for seating

There are plenty of ways Chicago can help restaurants and bars survive this extremely challenging period -- if city officials are willing to be flexible, generous, and proactive to help them out.

John Greenfield

October 27, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

A Green New Deal for Illinois Transportation

California just outlawed the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035. Illinois should go way further than that with a comprehensive plan to reduce transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.

Courtney Cobbs

October 1, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

ATA: Here’s how to overcome obstacles to building a protected bike lane network in Chicago

Hurdles include lack of funding, staffing shortages at CDOT, lack of cooperation from IDOT, and opposition from community members and aldermen.

Courtney Cobbs

September 25, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

Chicago-Indiana commuter rail line tries quarantining anti-maskers in a separate car

Is the commuter railroad's unique approach to dealing with COVID deniers on trains completely misguided, or so gosh darn irrational that it just might work?

John Greenfield

September 23, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |COVID-19

Chicago Gets Pop-Up Pandemic Bus Lanes

Streetsblog was pushing for pop-up bus lanes months ago when traffic was much lighter and there would have been less potential political backlash to repurposing mixed-traffic lanes but, hey, better late than never.

John Greenfield

September 21, 2020

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