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- City Life, Feature Oct 17, 2019
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Ode to the Green Line
A vital—and vexing—vehicle that connects Chicago’s Black communities on the south and west sides
- City Life, Staycation Jul 11, 2019
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Chicago Water Taxi
A view from the river
- Columns & Opinion, On Transportation Oct 8, 2018
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Loop Link bus corridor isn't yielding the travel-time improvements hoped for
FOIA'd documents show the $41 million project has had only a modest impact on bus speeds.
- Columns & Opinion, On Transportation Sep 18, 2018
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A primal scream against traffic violence at a City Hall bike meeting
After a bad week for bike crashes, cyclists urged city officials to take action.
- Columns & Opinion, On Transportation Aug 30, 2018
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CTA reverses its decision after community outcry, giving new hope for the 31st Street bus
After announcing that the pilot would end this week, the CTA is giving the route a reprieve
- Columns & Opinion, On Transportation Aug 27, 2018
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Despite pleas from near-south-siders, the CTA is axing the 31st Street bus next week
Bus advocates say that, due to an anemic schedule, the route never really had a chance.
- Columns & Opinion, On Transportation Aug 21, 2018
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What’s the deal with the 31st Street bus?
A pilot run seems to have fizzled, and Third Ward alderman Pat Dowell is arguing in favor of canceling the service
- Columns & Opinion, On Transportation Aug 13, 2018
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Chicago’s pilot dockless bike-share program is showing promise on the far south side
While dockless bike share is experiencing growing pains or worse in other cities, records show that DoBi providers LimeBike and Pace are doing decently.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 31, 2018
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Test Drive: Lime's electric scooters are fun and easy, but are they practical for Chicago commutes?
Short answer: not really.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 26, 2018
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Street honoring fascist Balbo to remain after aldermen cave
Congress Parkway—not Balbo Drive—will reportedly be renamed for Ida B. Wells, leaving the honors to a "mass murderer" intact.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 25, 2018
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Electric scooters could be next to clog Chicago’s sidewalks and bike lanes
City officials and transportation advocates are moving to limit the potential downside of the powered two-wheel vehicles, documents show.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 18, 2018
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Another whopper from Rahm: express service to O'Hare that won’t cost the public
Does anyone really believe the public won't be contributing any money to Elon Musk's new project?
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 12, 2018
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Singer welcomed by America's Got Talent—but not the CTA
Andrew Johnston has gotten accolades from Grammy-winner Sam Smith, but he keeps getting hassled for his subway and street performances.
- Arts & Culture, Travel May 30, 2018
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Leave the flatlands behind in Savanna and Galena, along the bluffs of the mighty Mississippi
Head west for quaint townships and lush landscapes.
- Columns & Opinion, On Transportation May 8, 2018
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Is it legal for Jehovah’s Witnesses to proselytize inside CTA stations?
Anyone who regularly takes the el or subway has seen them at stations from O'Hare to 95th Street, Fullerton to Kedzie.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 19, 2018
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Is Illinois ready for a potential influx of stoned drivers?
Weed Week: There is no completely reliable test for marijuana intoxication, and very few cops trained to recognize it.
- Columns & Opinion, On Transportation Apr 16, 2018
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New bike share a step closer to being tested in Chicago
Dockless bike-share companies that met with the city recently fear LimeBike, whose board includes Rahm's former top adviser, could have a leg up.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 21, 2018
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The CTA is crowded and slow. The Reader can fix it!
If only the Straight Dope were running the city!
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 15, 2017
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Tomorrow night Sub Chroma takes over Hubbard’s Cave
For one night, an empty viaduct will be transformed.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 10, 2017
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The Halle Berry thriller Kidnap is the stuff of (bad) dreams
The suspenseful star vehicle is now playing in area theaters.
- Columns & Opinion, On Transportation May 22, 2017
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Could Divvy be expanded to include people with disabilities?
Chicago should consider adding adaptive cycles to its bike-share program.
- Columns & Opinion, On Transportation May 16, 2017
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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.
- Columns & Opinion, On Transportation May 10, 2017
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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.
- Columns & Opinion, On Transportation May 2, 2017
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The Navy Pier Flyover is taking longer to complete than the Golden Gate Bridge
What’s the holdup?
- Columns & Opinion, On Transportation Apr 18, 2017
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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.