Cameron Bolton
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CDOT is launching free “Learn to Ride” bike classes for adults and children
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One popular soon-to-be returning program from the Chicago Department of Transportation is "Learn to Ride," which offers adults and children info on how to safely get around by bicycle.
CDOT quietly relocated 16 ineffective speed cameras. What impact will that have on safety?
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The Chicago Department of Transportation, which oversees the program, said this was done in response to last year's UIC study of our city's speed cameras.
Federal judge ruled that Chicago’s failure to install APS is discrimination against the blind
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It's been a long and bumpy road, but it looks like Chicago is finally on its way to becoming an easier city for visually-impaired residents to navigate.
What are agencies doing to ease Kennedy lane closure pain, and what should they do?
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IDOT and other local transportation agencies are taking steps to address the challenges this project may pose for people commuting by both cars and more sustainable modes.
Report looks at how infra and enforcement limit freedom of movement in Black communities
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The report report suggests that cities like Chicago not only need to provide equitable safety infrastructure in communities of color, they also need to rethink traffic law enforcement in order to remove barriers to mobility.
Pre-tax transportation benefits mandate bill is moving forward in Springfield
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State representative Theresa Mah's (D-2nd) Transportation Benefits Program Act proposal has been gaining traction as it makes its way toward becoming law.
Villegas will introduce Plow the Sidewalks ordinance tomorrow at City Council
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At tomorrow's Council meeting, Ald. Villegas (36th) plans to introduce the Plow The Sidewalks ordinance, originally proposed by Access Living and Better Streets Chicago.
New State Bill Calls for E-Bike Rebates, Equity
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Thanks to Buckner and his allies, there's a lot of legislation currently in play that could make Illinois a better state for bicyclists.
Crossroads Collaborative helps connect everyday transit riders with the planning process
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According to executive director Arnold Bradford, "Simply put, we are the voice of those who cannot speak directly to the power elite and planners."
How the RLE project could also improve walking, biking, and bus service on Far South Side
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The CTA describes the document as "a proactive effort to create a guide for future development in communities located near the RLE project area and within the Far South Side of Chicago."
Here’s the colorful story of how CTA ‘L’ lines got their hues
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While it seems like the CTA's lines have been designated with colors forever, it's actually only been that way for a few decades.
Chicago Transit Justice Coalition called for better CTA working conditions at protest
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The coalition held a protest earlier this month at the Jefferson Park Transit Center, as the CTA struggles with with reliability and safety issues caused by staffing shortages.