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The Frozen (Molten?) Snot Century: Mission to Madison

Photo by Adam Wonak Back in 2005 when Illinois Governor Pat Quinn was second-in-command under Blago, he did cyclists a huge favor by bullying Metra into allowing bikes on board. This opened up a whole new world of options for affordable, car-free road ... »

Grid Shots: 1,000 photos in our Flickr group

Thank you for adding 1,000 photos of sustainable transportation in Chicago to our Flickr group. When you add your photos to our Flickr group, they will appear on the sidebar (scroll down and to the left) as well as on our photos page. And we look there... »

Commuter ales: take a car-free road trip to these Metra-friendly brewpubs

Photo by C. Blatchley A cozy brewpub serving house-made craft beer and hearty fare can be the cornerstone of a thriving retail district, and a magnet for out-of-towners seeking memorable drinks and eats. That’s especially true when the brewery is locat... »

What is attainment? How Chicagoland may lose $90 million in federal funding annually

Transit and road improvement projects that increase efficiency and reduce emissions are at risk. Photo of Red Line and Dan Ryan traffic, looking north to the Chicago Loop.  Chicago is currently a non-attainment area. That means we don't meet National A... »

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