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Chicago Divvy

Divvy's Top Rider Talks About Getting African-Americans Onto Divvy Bikes

Kerida Roland is an African-American delivery man based in Chicago's South Loop who put more than 6,000 miles on Divvy bikes in 2017.

January 16, 2018 - The Chicago Reader

Chicago Bikers

Wisconsin Ad Campaign Ridicules Illinois to Attract Millennials

A critique of the "Wisconsin: It's more you" ad campaign serves as a lesson for anyone who throws the word Millennial around like a magic talisman.

January 13, 2018 - Chicago Tribune

Grand Avenue

A New Bike Lane Could be Coming for Chicago Avenue

Chicago Avenue is a key artery for the city, so why don't some bike advocates want a bike lane there?

January 11, 2018 - Chicago Sun Times

Chicago Divvy

Chicago Bikeshare Rides Are Up, But Revenue Is Down in 2017

As the Chicago bikeshare service extends to more area in the city, some of the stations are in less dense locations and get fewer riders. Thus, though Divvy's revenues have gone up, the income to the city from the program has gone down.

January 1, 2018 - Chicago Tribune

Chicago, Illinois

Rahm Emanuel's Chicago Infrastructure Trust Expensive and Redundant?

The Infrastructure Trust was conceived of by Emanuel's administration to help gain private funds to restore the Uptown Theater. It hasn't done that, and some are questioning if it can serve any other useful purpose.

December 27, 2017 - Chicago Sun Times

great lakes

The Third Coast Atlas Redefines the Legacy of the Great Lakes

A new book of maps, photographs, and essays considers the rich historic legacy of land use and transportation on and around the Great Lakes.

December 23, 2017 - CityLab

Surveying

Obama Library-Adjacent, Tiger Woods-Designed Golf Course Facing Substantial Challenges

It might have been assumed that the names Tiger Woods and Barack Obama would open doors on the South Side of Chicago. Questions about the former president's vision for the South Side persist.

December 21, 2017 - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bungalows

Cook County Assessor Sued for Assessments 'Perpetuating Institutional Racism'

Joseph Berrios, Cook County assessor, is believed to have defrauded home-owners in majority minority neighborhoods. Now Berrios faces a lawsuit.

December 20, 2017 - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Transit

Chicago Transit Authority Approves Fare Hike

The Chicago Transit Authority Board voted unanimously to raise fares, despite shrinking ridership.

December 20, 2017 - Chicago Tribune

Illinois DOT Expands its I-55 Express Lane Ambitions

A proposal to add express lanes on a notoriously congested stretch of I-55 that passes through the western Chicago suburbs could expand from $25 million to $700 million with the addition of an extra toll lane.

December 11, 2017 - Chicago Tribune

Mobile Phones

Editorial: Ditch the Foolish Distracted Walking Tickets

Crossing the street can be dangerous in the best conditions, but a $500 fine for looking at the phone while crossing the street won't help anything, according to this editorial.

December 7, 2017 - Chicago Tribune

O'Hare Blue Line

RFQ Released for Express Train to O'Hare

Express rail between the Loop and O'Hare moves a step closer to reality

December 5, 2017 - Progressive Railroading

Proterra Electric Bus

Chicago to Buy Electric Buses

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) plans to put 20 electric buses into their fleet and power them with en-route chargers.

December 4, 2017 - Streetsblog

Chicago

What to Expect From the Chicago Transit Authority in its 8th Decade

Streetsblog Chicago took a look at the big projects reshaping the Chicago Transit Authority, on the occasion of the transit system's 70th anniversary.

November 23, 2017 - Streetsblog Chicago

Chicago Commute

Chicago's Innovative Ride-Hailing Tax Approved

The Chicago City Council has approved a new budget that includes a new transit funding mechanism that could level the playing field for transit.

November 22, 2017 - Streetsblog Chicago

Suburban Chicago

Chicagoland's Regional Transportation Authority Helping Deliver Local TOD Results

The Regional Transportation Authority has been supporting transit oriented development planning processes in suburbs like Bartlett.

November 22, 2017 - Chicago Tribune

Chicago, IL

New Tool Analyzes Chicago Zoning Maps

Six thousand different maps of Chicago can now be automatically dissected online.

November 16, 2017 - Chicago Cityscape

Child Bikes

Suburban Cycling and Walking Becoming More Dangerous

Chicago-land bikers and walkers are facing increased danger outside the city's center.

November 16, 2017 - Daily Herald

Chicago Transit Authority

Chicago Buses Slowing for Years

A new report from Active Transit Alliance outlines plans to get Chicago buses back up to speed.

November 13, 2017 - Streetsblog Chicago

School Buses

Chicago-Based Equiticity Takes Mobility Justice Nationwide

The new group will challenge the unequal distribution of mobility resources to low-income communities of color.

November 10, 2017 - Chi.Streetsblog

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