The assaults in Europe and New York City were terrifying, but routine crashes are a bigger problem.
Category: On Transportation
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Chicago’s extensive, bike-friendly train network makes car-free camping a breeze
There’s no need to slog through traffic jams in order to commune with nature.
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Could Divvy be expanded to include people with disabilities?
Chicago should consider adding adaptive cycles to its bike-share program.
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CDOT proposes a boatload of safety upgrades to Wicker Park’s ‘Crotch’
The high-traffic six-corner intersection of Damen/North/Milwaukee is ripe for an overhaul.
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A new streetscape makes Devon Avenue safer and more attractive
Wider sidewalks, plus fixtures inspired by South Asian culture, have improved the strip.
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The Navy Pier Flyover is taking longer to complete than the Golden Gate Bridge
What’s the holdup?
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Ana the Irving Park crossing guard confronts dangerous and disrespectful drivers to keep kids safe
Stationed at the complicated intersection of Elston, Grace, and Bernard, Ana is a much-needed neighborhood fixture.
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The backlash against the Marshall Boulevard bike lanes is a cautionary tale for planners
Community input and outreach are crucial for avoiding resentment from noncyclists.
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Riding CTA legally blind can be ‘a huge pain in the ass’
Navigating public transit when you can’t see well isn’t easy, musician Andy Slater says.
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Black bike advocates say they’ll fight CPD’s biased ticketing practices
They plan to lobby decision makers and possibly file a class action lawsuit.
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Trump’s budget would eliminate funding for Red Line extension, Metra, and more
Local leaders urge transit riders to mobilize against the draconian cuts.
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Chicago should decriminalize fare evasion
Other cities have made nonpayment on transit a fineable offense rather than a misdemeanor.
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A Logan Square pedestrian crash shows how difficult it can be to get justice after a driver flees
CPD hasn’t yet found the driver who struck Richard Pallardy.
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A trip to Bogotá offers inspiration for Chicago transportation
If bus rapid transit and pedestrianized streets can work in Colombia, why not here?
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Did Bobby Cann’s killer lie to get a light sentence?
Bystanders say drunk driver Ryne San Hamel exaggerated his efforts to help the dying cyclist.