How Public Restroom Shortages Limit Access to Public Space
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More public bathrooms would help people from many walks of life, including some of our city's most vulnerable residents.
Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Infrastructure
Op-Ed: Why Sharrows Are Bullshit
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"Before I start throwing bombs, don’t feel sheepish if you have no clue what sharrows are. Good for you — it’s honestly a shame that something so useless must inhabit even a few of your brain cells."
Hidden Gem in $1.2T Biden Package: Anti-DWI Tech
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The $1.2-trillion infrastructure bill could end drunk driving as we know it.
Chicago Needs to Make Vision Zero a Priority
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Alderman LaSpata discussed his "crash not accident" ordinance: "There is no intention behind an accident. There is intention behind the actions that lead to traffic crashes and injuries."
Opinion: We Can Save Transit If We Act Now
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As Mark Twain might have said, reports of the death of transit have been greatly exaggerated, but we do need to take decisive action to make buses and trains a more reliable and appealing option.
Congressmen Introduce Rail Grade Separation Funding Bill
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The reps noted that in addition to preventing crashes, separating rail crossings can also improve passenger and freight rail service by allowing for higher speeds and more frequent service.