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Chicago’s dearth of public restrooms limits access to public space. Let’s fix that.
More public bathrooms would help people from many walks of life, including some of our city's most vulnerable residents.
November 21, 2021
Illinois traffic deaths are on the rise. Here’s how to address the problem.
We must stop accepting death as the cost of mobility on our auto-dominated transportation system.
September 29, 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
How green, walkable, bikeable, play-friendly streets promote good mental health
June 16, 2021
Why the history of racism in transportation enforcement and planning still matters today
December 14, 2020
Myth-Buster: Uber and Lyft Aren’t Addressing Transit Deserts
Most Uber and Lyft trips aren't bolstering transportation options in transit deserts, but are being taken in majority White and more affluent neighborhoods, a new study out of Chicago reveals.
November 24, 2020
Chicago’s Cafe Streets have been hugely successful. Let’s make them permanent.
September 1, 2020
Postcard from Michigan City: How COVID can force big service cuts on small systems
August 14, 2020
Do More People Need Demand-Responsive Transit?
July 21, 2020
Chicago Still Lacks COVID-19 Bus Lane Plan
June 17, 2020
