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The region's sustainable transportation news and advocacy website, helping to make the city and suburbs better since 2013. Posts:
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Hey transit-friendly lawmakers: Illinois Policy said last week, "True fiscal stability requires reform, not just more revenue." You should use "No revenue without reform!" as your slogan.
Oh, that *was* your slogan and the bill that passed has lots of reforms? 🙃
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/04/e...
Oh, that *was* your slogan and the bill that passed has lots of reforms? 🙃
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/04/e...
November 17, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Hey transit-friendly lawmakers: Illinois Policy said last week, "True fiscal stability requires reform, not just more revenue." You should use "No revenue without reform!" as your slogan.
Oh, that *was* your slogan and the bill that passed has lots of reforms? 🙃
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/04/e...
Oh, that *was* your slogan and the bill that passed has lots of reforms? 🙃
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/04/e...
Black-led sustainable transportation groups SouthSide Critical Mass and Equiticity converged for the Chicago Bike Collective Ride.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/17/b...
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@equiticity.bsky.social @atalliance.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Black-led sustainable transportation groups SouthSide Critical Mass and Equiticity converged for the Chicago Bike Collective Ride.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/17/b...
@equiticity.bsky.social @atalliance.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/17/b...
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If only Chicago homeowner who receive their new property tax bill could easily figure out "where exactly that money is going." 😉
@mclean.bsky.social
@mclean.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
If only Chicago homeowner who receive their new property tax bill could easily figure out "where exactly that money is going." 😉
@mclean.bsky.social
@mclean.bsky.social
ICYMI: Great discussion yesterday of Myron Levin's film "Power Trip" about how media encourages deadly driving, followed by a fire pit hangout with SBC readers.
Read Cameron Bolton's interview with the director.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/06/m...
@atalliance.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social
Read Cameron Bolton's interview with the director.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/06/m...
@atalliance.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
ICYMI: Great discussion yesterday of Myron Levin's film "Power Trip" about how media encourages deadly driving, followed by a fire pit hangout with SBC readers.
Read Cameron Bolton's interview with the director.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/06/m...
@atalliance.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social
Read Cameron Bolton's interview with the director.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/06/m...
@atalliance.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social
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We're now at $875 raised since we launched our 2026 fund drive on 11/12, with $48,125 to go to complete next year's budget. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation here. Thank you!
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We're now at $875 raised since we launched our 2026 fund drive on 11/12, with $48,125 to go to complete next year's budget. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation here. Thank you!
November 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Big thanks to recent donors:
Aaron C
Richard H
Michael T
Ryan L
We're now at $875 raised since we launched our 2026 fund drive on 11/12, with $48,125 to go to complete next year's budget. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation here. Thank you!
Aaron C
Richard H
Michael T
Ryan L
We're now at $875 raised since we launched our 2026 fund drive on 11/12, with $48,125 to go to complete next year's budget. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation here. Thank you!
Sure there was a high of 70F in Chicago Saturday, but it's that time of year again! ☀️ 🌴 🚌 🚃 🎄 🎅
transitchicago.com/holiday
transitchicago.com/holiday
November 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Sure there was a high of 70F in Chicago Saturday, but it's that time of year again! ☀️ 🌴 🚌 🚃 🎄 🎅
transitchicago.com/holiday
transitchicago.com/holiday
LOL, finally got a rise out of these right-wing goofballs.
Read our previous coverage of their almost-always-wrong transportation and development coverage (with an occasional "even a broken clock is right twice a day" incident).
chi.streetsblog.org/tag/illinois...
Read our previous coverage of their almost-always-wrong transportation and development coverage (with an occasional "even a broken clock is right twice a day" incident).
chi.streetsblog.org/tag/illinois...
November 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
LOL, finally got a rise out of these right-wing goofballs.
Read our previous coverage of their almost-always-wrong transportation and development coverage (with an occasional "even a broken clock is right twice a day" incident).
chi.streetsblog.org/tag/illinois...
Read our previous coverage of their almost-always-wrong transportation and development coverage (with an occasional "even a broken clock is right twice a day" incident).
chi.streetsblog.org/tag/illinois...
Very cool bike ride, screening, discussion, and afterparty for Myron Levin's doc "Power Trip," about how ads, movies, video games encourage deadly driving." Thanks to Active Trans and Ride Illinois for co-sponsoring w/SBC!
@atalliance.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social @usa.streetsblog.org
@atalliance.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social @usa.streetsblog.org
November 17, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Very cool bike ride, screening, discussion, and afterparty for Myron Levin's doc "Power Trip," about how ads, movies, video games encourage deadly driving." Thanks to Active Trans and Ride Illinois for co-sponsoring w/SBC!
@atalliance.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social @usa.streetsblog.org
@atalliance.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social @usa.streetsblog.org
For those who are coming for the bike ride to the movie today, Daley Plaza is fenced off for the holiday market, so John is hanging out on the east side of the plaza next to Dearborn Street. we will takeoff a little after 12:30. See others there. Looking forward to spending time with SBC readers!
November 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
For those who are coming for the bike ride to the movie today, Daley Plaza is fenced off for the holiday market, so John is hanging out on the east side of the plaza next to Dearborn Street. we will takeoff a little after 12:30. See others there. Looking forward to spending time with SBC readers!
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Robert W
Neil M
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Howard L
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John L
Robert W
Neil M
LSGA
Howard L
Nicholas M
We're at $708 with $49,292 needed to keep publishing through 2026. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift here to help pave the way. Thanks!
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@stevevance.net @latrace.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Big thanks to recent donors!
John L
Robert W
Neil M
LSGA
Howard L
Nicholas M
We're at $708 with $49,292 needed to keep publishing through 2026. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift here to help pave the way. Thanks!
chi.streetsblog.org/about/donate
@stevevance.net @latrace.bsky.social
John L
Robert W
Neil M
LSGA
Howard L
Nicholas M
We're at $708 with $49,292 needed to keep publishing through 2026. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift here to help pave the way. Thanks!
chi.streetsblog.org/about/donate
@stevevance.net @latrace.bsky.social
One last reminder: SBC leads a bike ride from Daley Plaza tomorrow, Sun. 11/16, noon/12:30 to a screening of the doc "Power Trip." Or you can show up at 2951 W. Montrose after 1:30 for 2 PM showing. SBC fire pit hangout afterwards next door.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/06/m...
@stevevance.net
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/06/m...
@stevevance.net
November 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
One last reminder: SBC leads a bike ride from Daley Plaza tomorrow, Sun. 11/16, noon/12:30 to a screening of the doc "Power Trip." Or you can show up at 2951 W. Montrose after 1:30 for 2 PM showing. SBC fire pit hangout afterwards next door.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/06/m...
@stevevance.net
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/06/m...
@stevevance.net
The Active Transportation Alliance sent us a few more retro photos of Chicago cycling advocacy legend Kathy Schubert, which we've added to this post. At 84, she's retired from biking, but we recently caught up with her for an interview.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/13/c...
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@atalliance.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The Active Transportation Alliance sent us a few more retro photos of Chicago cycling advocacy legend Kathy Schubert, which we've added to this post. At 84, she's retired from biking, but we recently caught up with her for an interview.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/13/c...
@atalliance.bsky.social
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/13/c...
@atalliance.bsky.social
Did you know CTA now has a newsletter? We're asking for a working link to the publication, but you can sign up for the email version here.
www.transitchicago.com/newsletter/
@chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org @atalliance.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org @stevevance.net @yonahfreemark.com
www.transitchicago.com/newsletter/
@chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org @atalliance.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org @stevevance.net @yonahfreemark.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Did you know CTA now has a newsletter? We're asking for a working link to the publication, but you can sign up for the email version here.
www.transitchicago.com/newsletter/
@chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org @atalliance.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org @stevevance.net @yonahfreemark.com
www.transitchicago.com/newsletter/
@chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org @atalliance.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org @stevevance.net @yonahfreemark.com
People were worried about legendary bike advocate Kathy Schubert, who hadn't been seen at rides or events in years. We're glad to report she's alive and well and (still) living in Lincoln Park. We interviewed her.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/13/c...
@atalliance.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social
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@atalliance.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
People were worried about legendary bike advocate Kathy Schubert, who hadn't been seen at rides or events in years. We're glad to report she's alive and well and (still) living in Lincoln Park. We interviewed her.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/13/c...
@atalliance.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/13/c...
@atalliance.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social
Don't be a numbskull! Join SBC for a bike ride from Daley Plaza Sun. 11/16, noon/12:30 PM, to a screening and Q&A for the doc "Power Trip." Or just show up at the venue, near the Sacramento Brown stop, after 1:30 for 2 PM screening. SBC hangout afterwards. Info:
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/06/m...
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/06/m...
November 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Don't be a numbskull! Join SBC for a bike ride from Daley Plaza Sun. 11/16, noon/12:30 PM, to a screening and Q&A for the doc "Power Trip." Or just show up at the venue, near the Sacramento Brown stop, after 1:30 for 2 PM screening. SBC hangout afterwards. Info:
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/06/m...
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/06/m...
Metra ED Jim Derwinski used a fun 🏈 metaphor to discuss the transit reform/funding bill win.
(Prediction: Someone's going to point out that when you're talking about winning something, the Bears are not an ideal example.)
www.dailyherald.com/20251113/tra...
@chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org
(Prediction: Someone's going to point out that when you're talking about winning something, the Bears are not an ideal example.)
www.dailyherald.com/20251113/tra...
@chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Metra ED Jim Derwinski used a fun 🏈 metaphor to discuss the transit reform/funding bill win.
(Prediction: Someone's going to point out that when you're talking about winning something, the Bears are not an ideal example.)
www.dailyherald.com/20251113/tra...
@chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org
(Prediction: Someone's going to point out that when you're talking about winning something, the Bears are not an ideal example.)
www.dailyherald.com/20251113/tra...
@chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org
Mainstream publications often call livable streets advocates "bike activists" and "avid cyclists." We've started calling anti-Complete Streets NIMBYs "car activists" and "avid drivers." That will be handy for rebuttals of windshield POV Trib editorials!
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/12/c...
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/12/c...
November 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Mainstream publications often call livable streets advocates "bike activists" and "avid cyclists." We've started calling anti-Complete Streets NIMBYs "car activists" and "avid drivers." That will be handy for rebuttals of windshield POV Trib editorials!
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/12/c...
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/12/c...
ICYMI, an avid driver and his posse say the City should paint bus lanes on Grand (0.3 miles S. of bus lanes on Chicago) instead of installing protected lanes. We used lots of maps, renderings, photos to show why that would be very silly.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/12/c...
@chicritmass.bsky.social
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/12/c...
@chicritmass.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
ICYMI, an avid driver and his posse say the City should paint bus lanes on Grand (0.3 miles S. of bus lanes on Chicago) instead of installing protected lanes. We used lots of maps, renderings, photos to show why that would be very silly.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/12/c...
@chicritmass.bsky.social
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/12/c...
@chicritmass.bsky.social
Chicagoland is flyover country. 😉
November 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Chicagoland is flyover country. 😉
Nice piece in Governing about Illinois' "Halloween Miracle" transit bill, with a well-rounded national perspective.
www.governing.com/transportati...
But, not to sell ourselves short, that pithy final quote from Sen. Villivalam? AFAWK, you read it here first!
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/10/24/r...
www.governing.com/transportati...
But, not to sell ourselves short, that pithy final quote from Sen. Villivalam? AFAWK, you read it here first!
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/10/24/r...
November 13, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Nice piece in Governing about Illinois' "Halloween Miracle" transit bill, with a well-rounded national perspective.
www.governing.com/transportati...
But, not to sell ourselves short, that pithy final quote from Sen. Villivalam? AFAWK, you read it here first!
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/10/24/r...
www.governing.com/transportati...
But, not to sell ourselves short, that pithy final quote from Sen. Villivalam? AFAWK, you read it here first!
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/10/24/r...
SBC leads a bike ride from Daley Plaza Sun. 11/16, noon/12:30 PM, to showing and Q&A for the doc"Power Trip." Or just show up at the venue, near Sacramento Brown stop, after 1:30 for 2 PM screening. Info:
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/06/m...
@stevevance.net @bikegridnow.org @chicritmass.bsky.social
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/06/m...
@stevevance.net @bikegridnow.org @chicritmass.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 7:24 PM
SBC leads a bike ride from Daley Plaza Sun. 11/16, noon/12:30 PM, to showing and Q&A for the doc"Power Trip." Or just show up at the venue, near Sacramento Brown stop, after 1:30 for 2 PM screening. Info:
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/06/m...
@stevevance.net @bikegridnow.org @chicritmass.bsky.social
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/06/m...
@stevevance.net @bikegridnow.org @chicritmass.bsky.social
Nice: Guinness is onto Chicago's longtime 'L' Racing phenom!
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/13/3...
Previous coverage:
gridchicago.com/2012/resner-...
gridchicago.com/2012/lass-tr...
chi.streetsblog.org/2019/07/05/m...
@chicagocta.bsky.social @starlinechicago.bsky.social @blockclubchi.bsky.social
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/13/3...
Previous coverage:
gridchicago.com/2012/resner-...
gridchicago.com/2012/lass-tr...
chi.streetsblog.org/2019/07/05/m...
@chicagocta.bsky.social @starlinechicago.bsky.social @blockclubchi.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Nice: Guinness is onto Chicago's longtime 'L' Racing phenom!
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/13/3...
Previous coverage:
gridchicago.com/2012/resner-...
gridchicago.com/2012/lass-tr...
chi.streetsblog.org/2019/07/05/m...
@chicagocta.bsky.social @starlinechicago.bsky.social @blockclubchi.bsky.social
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/13/3...
Previous coverage:
gridchicago.com/2012/resner-...
gridchicago.com/2012/lass-tr...
chi.streetsblog.org/2019/07/05/m...
@chicagocta.bsky.social @starlinechicago.bsky.social @blockclubchi.bsky.social
The CTA Board approved the draft 2026 budget, and celebrated the transit bill’s passage. Meanwhile, avid motorist Roger Romanelli made a disingenuous Grand Avenue bus lane proposal in order to stop a planned road diet with protected bike lanes. 🚌 🚳
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/12/c...
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/12/c...
November 13, 2025 at 4:18 AM
The CTA Board approved the draft 2026 budget, and celebrated the transit bill’s passage. Meanwhile, avid motorist Roger Romanelli made a disingenuous Grand Avenue bus lane proposal in order to stop a planned road diet with protected bike lanes. 🚌 🚳
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/12/c...
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/12/c...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Thanks to recent SBC donors! We now have $49,715 to go to complete our 2026 budget. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift.
chi.streetsblog.org/about/donate
Matteo M
Joseph K
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John S
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Pace weighs in on the "Halloween Miracle."
🎃 🚌
@chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org @betterstreetschicago.org @yonahfreemark.com
🎃 🚌
@chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org @betterstreetschicago.org @yonahfreemark.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Pace weighs in on the "Halloween Miracle."
🎃 🚌
@chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org @betterstreetschicago.org @yonahfreemark.com
🎃 🚌
@chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org @betterstreetschicago.org @yonahfreemark.com