State Policy Archives — Page 4 of 5

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

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

Streetsblog Chicago |COVID-19

How COVID-19 impacted has Chicagoland public transportation workers

During the COVID-19 pandemic, at least 1,874 Chicago area transit workers tested positive for the disease, at least 14 had to be hospitalized and at least 14 passed away.

Igor Studenkov

March 2, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |Centers for Disease Control

Local transit agencies: CDC mask mandate will give our existing rules more teeth

Hopefully now that the federal government is getting more serious about mask compliance, we'll see better behavior on this front from local transit riders.

John Greenfield

February 2, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |Chicago

Study: Chicagoland Uber and Lyft drivers would benefit from becoming employees

Like it or not, ride-hail companies are part of the transportation landscape in Chicagoland. We should classify them as employees to ensure they get fair wages, benefits, and protections.

Courtney Cobbs

January 29, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |Chicago

Advocates: Ending license revocation for traffic cam tickets is the right thing to do

Taking away people's licenses for failing to pay tickets doesn't necessarily make our streets safer, but it does cause economic hardship.

Courtney Cobbs

January 22, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |Equity

Why the history of racism in transportation enforcement and planning still matters today

Mobility justice advocates discussed how the past must inform efforts to address present-day transportation inequities.

Courtney Cobbs

December 14, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

Make biking part of your plan to take on the challenges of a COVID-19 winter

Cold-weather cycling is just one of the options for infectious disease expert-approved cold-weather fun available.

John Greenfield

December 2, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |COVID-19

Mask asks: Facial coverings policy for CTA drivers; South Shore drops COVID-denier cars

Here's what the CTA had to say about non-compliant CTA bus operators. Meanwhile, South Shore has ended its ill-conceived Mask Optional Car policy.

John Greenfield

November 17, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Legislation

Lyft launched a new Super PAC to prevent Illinois gig workers from getting employee benefits

After Lyft and other companies overturned California legislation that classified ride-hail drivers as employees, it's now setting its sights on the Prairie State with a $534K Super PAC.

Steven Vance

November 13, 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

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