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This Bill Could Help Illinois Create a Cohesive Train and Bus System - and Encourage Other States to Follow Suit

1 week ago | ecotopical.com | Cameron Bolton

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This Saturday in Brighton Park, Southwest Collective leads what they hope will be the first of many larger-scale rides on Southwest Side

2 weeks ago | chi.streetsblog.org | Cameron Bolton

This Saturday, May 3, the Southwest Collective will host the BIKE Brighton ride, starting from the Chicago Park District Headquarters, 4830 S. Western Ave., and cruise six miles through the Brighton Park neighborhood.
At Climate Action Hero Awards, CNT walk/bike/transit booster Jacky Grimshaw got a new emerald in her crown – and a bright green cape - Streetsblog Chicago

2 weeks ago | chi.streetsblog.org | Cameron Bolton

This week, Streetsblog Chicago ran my interview with longtime sustainable transportation advocateCenter for Neighborhood Technology’s Vice President for Government Affairs Jacky Grimshaw, who happens to be my grandmother. She was being recognized by Climate Action Museum with its 2025 Tom Skilling Lifetime Achievement Award, so we discussed that honor.
CNT's Jacky Grimshaw discusses her Lifetime Achievement Award from Climate Action Museum, and her work to address the transit fiscal cliff

3 weeks ago | chi.streetsblog.org | Cameron Bolton

I'm very proud to report that my grandmother Jacky Grimshaw, a legend in local sustainable transportation advocacy, is being recognized by Climate Action Museum with its 2025 Tom Skilling Lifetime Achievement Award. Ms. Grimshaw and other awardees will be honored at the Second Annual Climate Action Hero Awards reception tomorrow, April 22, 5-8 p.m., at The Library, 190 S. La Salle St. in the Loop.
Veteran Far South Side sustainable transportation advocate Ms. Deloris Lucas shares her thoughts on the upcoming Red Line Extension

3 weeks ago | chi.streetsblog.org | Cameron Bolton

Recently, Streetsblog Chicago's John Greenfield came across the blog post, "For $5.7 billion, South Side Chicago deserved far more than the Red Line Extension," written by Toronto-based transit advocate August Puranauth.
At Public Transit Listening Session, People's Lobby says we shouldn't miss this opportunity to upgrade transit, not just bridge the fiscal cliff

1 month ago | chi.streetsblog.org | Cameron Bolton

One of the people who spoke during a mass sharing event about what people would like to see was The Chicagoland faces a $770 million total public transportation fiscal cliff, which would result in austerity measures – extreme service cuts – in 2026. That is, unless Illinois legislators take decisive action by the end of next month to address the budget gap.
A trio of Red Line Extension hearings are allowing the public to "Meet the Contractor"

1 month ago | chi.streetsblog.org | Cameron Bolton

The $5.7 billion Red Line Extension is moving closer to becoming a reality, more than half a century after it was first promised to Far South Siders. The CTA is holding three "Meet the Contractor" sessions this month to provide updates and answer questions about the project. The inaugural meeting was held last Tuesday at the Carter G. Woodson Library, 9525 S. Halsted in the Roseland community.
Whizz expands to Chicago, helping gig workers, especially immigrants, make a living with well-maintained rental e-bikes for car-free deliveries.

1 month ago | chi.streetsblog.org | Cameron Bolton

Whizz, billed as the largest e-bike rental and subscription platform in the U.S., recently announced it will expand into Chicago with a partnership with DoorDash. Whizz launched in New York City in 2022 and was built specifically for delivery workers. The impetus for the platform was seeing how many gig workers, especially immigrants, face barriers to accessing low-cost, two-wheeled vehicles.
ATA's Advocacy Connect session discussed Sunday's Frequent Routes bus launch, state legislation efforts, and 25 mph speed limit push

1 month ago | chi.streetsblog.org | Cameron Bolton

The Active Transportation Alliance recently hosted one of its monthly Advocacy Connect online lunchtime talks. This time the focus was on the CTA's Frequent Bus Network plan, several State transit- and biking-related bills, and the campaign for a 25 mph speed limit. After an introduction by ATA Advocacy Director Jim Merrell, guest speaker CTA Director of Service Planning and Traffic Engineering Jon Czerwinski discussed the new "Frequent Network" for buses project.
Blurred lines: At three meetings this week at downtown terminals, Metra asks riders for input on renaming commuter rail routes

2 months ago | chi.streetsblog.org | Cameron Bolton

The Metra commuter rail system is considering renaming lines to make the system easier to understand for new and occasional riders. To get feedback on the idea from customers, the agency is conducting an online survey and scheduled three public meetings at downtown terminals this week.

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Articles

This Bill Could Help Illinois Create a Cohesive Train and Bus System - and Encourage Other States to Follow Suit

This Saturday in Brighton Park, Southwest Collective leads what they hope will be the first of many larger-scale rides on Southwest Side

At Climate Action Hero Awards, CNT walk/bike/transit booster Jacky Grimshaw got a new emerald in her crown – and a bright green cape - Streetsblog Chicago

CNT's Jacky Grimshaw discusses her Lifetime Achievement Award from Climate Action Museum, and her work to address the transit fiscal cliff

Veteran Far South Side sustainable transportation advocate Ms. Deloris Lucas shares her thoughts on the upcoming Red Line Extension

At Public Transit Listening Session, People's Lobby says we shouldn't miss this opportunity to upgrade transit, not just bridge the fiscal cliff

A trio of Red Line Extension hearings are allowing the public to "Meet the Contractor"

Whizz expands to Chicago, helping gig workers, especially immigrants, make a living with well-maintained rental e-bikes for car-free deliveries.

ATA's Advocacy Connect session discussed Sunday's Frequent Routes bus launch, state legislation efforts, and 25 mph speed limit push

Blurred lines: At three meetings this week at downtown terminals, Metra asks riders for input on renaming commuter rail routes