Jessie
@jessiesteckling.bsky.social
transit/bikes & data person
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The Vision Zero (traffic safety) equitable enforcement working group recommends are out!
Full report at static1.squarespace.com/static/5d92b...
@aldermanlaspata.bsky.social
@sierraclubchicago.bsky.social
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@aldermanlaspata.bsky.social
@sierraclubchicago.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The Vision Zero (traffic safety) equitable enforcement working group recommends are out!
Full report at static1.squarespace.com/static/5d92b...
@aldermanlaspata.bsky.social
@sierraclubchicago.bsky.social
Full report at static1.squarespace.com/static/5d92b...
@aldermanlaspata.bsky.social
@sierraclubchicago.bsky.social
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As Chicago-area public transit faces possible cuts, Philadelphia’s experience could serve as a warning for lawmakers in Illinois who need to figure out a funding solution to cover a multi-million budget hole and potential 40% cut to CTA, Metra and Pace service. trib.al/gMAfYOv
How could the transit 'fiscal cliff' play out in Chicago? Philadelphia cuts offer clues
Philadelphia's experience could serve as a warning for lawmakers in Illinois who need to figure out a funding solution to cover a multi-million budget hole and potential 40% cut to bus and rail service to the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra commuter rail and Pace Bus.
trib.al
September 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
As Chicago-area public transit faces possible cuts, Philadelphia’s experience could serve as a warning for lawmakers in Illinois who need to figure out a funding solution to cover a multi-million budget hole and potential 40% cut to CTA, Metra and Pace service. trib.al/gMAfYOv
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Seeing the lake again will fix me
September 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Seeing the lake again will fix me
obsessed w whatever this architectural situation is
September 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
obsessed w whatever this architectural situation is
really into this set of matching apt buildings near buena circle park
September 8, 2025 at 12:07 AM
really into this set of matching apt buildings near buena circle park
tbh i’m not following the abundance hate
September 3, 2025 at 4:52 AM
tbh i’m not following the abundance hate
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We had an awesome time at #BikeTheDrive today talking to folks about transit advocacy! Thanks @activetrans ! @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social
@teeghman.bsky.social @jessiesteckling.bsky.social
@teeghman.bsky.social @jessiesteckling.bsky.social
August 31, 2025 at 10:18 PM
We had an awesome time at #BikeTheDrive today talking to folks about transit advocacy! Thanks @activetrans ! @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social
@teeghman.bsky.social @jessiesteckling.bsky.social
@teeghman.bsky.social @jessiesteckling.bsky.social
she Bike on my The Drive till i Bike The Drive
August 31, 2025 at 12:32 PM
she Bike on my The Drive till i Bike The Drive
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lake forever problems for now
August 30, 2025 at 10:19 PM
lake forever problems for now
if i started a first ward resident slack would there be interest
August 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
if i started a first ward resident slack would there be interest
CTA bus vision survey - www.research.net/r/busstops32
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www.research.net
August 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
CTA bus vision survey - www.research.net/r/busstops32
ok this is kind of huge, i’m surprised they were able to figure out the fare collection logistics for this
nbcchicago.app.link/xPA5d8DCpVb
nbcchicago.app.link/xPA5d8DCpVb
July 30, 2025 at 1:43 AM
ok this is kind of huge, i’m surprised they were able to figure out the fare collection logistics for this
nbcchicago.app.link/xPA5d8DCpVb
nbcchicago.app.link/xPA5d8DCpVb
am i “getting drunk at 1pm” or am i just “appreciating mixed use zoning”
July 27, 2025 at 5:32 PM
am i “getting drunk at 1pm” or am i just “appreciating mixed use zoning”
OK WOW WOW
“The Argonne/MIT study found that without transit, over 2 million activities would be canceled every single day. That drop in mobility would cost the region an estimated $35 billion per year in lost economic activity.” 🚇
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/07/20/s...
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/07/20/s...
Study: Cutting $771 million from Chicagoland's transit budget could cost Illinois' economy $14 billion a year. Why is that even on the table? - Streetsblog Chicago
By Ellen Steinke Ellen Steinke is a Chicago-based writer focused on transit, civic engagement, and systemic reform. Last fall, the study “Impact of Transit on Mobility, Equity, and Economy in the Chic...
chi.streetsblog.org
July 23, 2025 at 3:56 PM
OK WOW WOW
awesome data visualization on chicago’s new parking reform by @mclean.bsky.social
it’s WAY more of the city than i realized
misterclean.github.io/chicago-park...
it’s WAY more of the city than i realized
misterclean.github.io/chicago-park...
Dude, Where’s My Parking Mandate? Chicago Says You Don’t Need One
misterclean.github.io
July 22, 2025 at 3:45 AM
awesome data visualization on chicago’s new parking reform by @mclean.bsky.social
it’s WAY more of the city than i realized
misterclean.github.io/chicago-park...
it’s WAY more of the city than i realized
misterclean.github.io/chicago-park...
Chicago activists urge Pritzker to pass law to make polluters pay for climate change damages
@sunrisemvmt.bsky.social
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/20/a...
@sunrisemvmt.bsky.social
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/20/a...
Chicago activists urge Pritzker to pass law to make polluters pay for climate change damages
They want the fossil fuel industry — instead of taxpayers — to be responsible for funding green, resilient infrastructure and disaster response.
www.chicagotribune.com
July 21, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Chicago activists urge Pritzker to pass law to make polluters pay for climate change damages
@sunrisemvmt.bsky.social
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/20/a...
@sunrisemvmt.bsky.social
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/20/a...
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🎉 Today, CTA made history as it unveiled 4 brand new 100% accessible stations on the Red Line:
✅ Lawrence
✅ Argyle
✅ Berwyn
✅ Bryn Mawr
✅ Lawrence
✅ Argyle
✅ Berwyn
✅ Bryn Mawr
July 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
🎉 Today, CTA made history as it unveiled 4 brand new 100% accessible stations on the Red Line:
✅ Lawrence
✅ Argyle
✅ Berwyn
✅ Bryn Mawr
✅ Lawrence
✅ Argyle
✅ Berwyn
✅ Bryn Mawr
first time transferring from union station to the blue line. i’d say the understandability was 7/10. the signage was really good considering the union station construction, i bet I would give it an 8.5 out of 10 once the construction is done
July 17, 2025 at 11:03 PM
first time transferring from union station to the blue line. i’d say the understandability was 7/10. the signage was really good considering the union station construction, i bet I would give it an 8.5 out of 10 once the construction is done
the passengers on this multi-day amtrak have developed a cult following of the sesame noodle bowl in the cafe car
July 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
the passengers on this multi-day amtrak have developed a cult following of the sesame noodle bowl in the cafe car
Golden hour in the Amtrak observatory car going though North Dakota
July 17, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Golden hour in the Amtrak observatory car going though North Dakota
✅ HUGE WIN: Today, Chicago City Council voted unanimously via voice vote to eliminate parking minimums adjacent to CTA and Metra rail and bus lines!
This is a victory for more affordable transit oriented development and safer streets citywide!
This is a victory for more affordable transit oriented development and safer streets citywide!
July 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Our gratitude for @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social for his leadership in getting this done!
July 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Our gratitude for @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social for his leadership in getting this done!
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✅ HUGE WIN: Today, Chicago City Council voted unanimously via voice vote to eliminate parking minimums adjacent to CTA and Metra rail and bus lines!
This is a victory for more affordable transit oriented development and safer streets citywide!
This is a victory for more affordable transit oriented development and safer streets citywide!
July 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
✅ HUGE WIN: Today, Chicago City Council voted unanimously via voice vote to eliminate parking minimums adjacent to CTA and Metra rail and bus lines!
This is a victory for more affordable transit oriented development and safer streets citywide!
This is a victory for more affordable transit oriented development and safer streets citywide!