We need to introduce legislation like this in Illinois and pass it during the October legislative session

New video is live! All proceeds in the month of June go to @betterstreetschicago.org. Help spread the word by sharing the video with your less transit inclined family, friends, and coworkers so they know what’s at stake! youtu.be/99IBjqsGZoE?...

In order to save a $1.50, Uber is willing to blow a $9 billion dollar hole in the Illinois economy. open.substack.com/pub/zachweld...

Chicago City Council can lead where the Illinois legislature could not yesterday: - remove parking mandates more fully, to increase the housing supply and lower development costs [1] - legalize more housing near transit [2] - legalize ADUs across the city [1]

The IL legislature failed public transit last night. Chicago desperately needs a bike grid to fill the gap, with or without a fully functional CTA. Tell your alderman we need better bike infrastructure! actionnetwork.org/letters/i-st...

Just posted a new article exploring how car dependency drains the American economy. zachwelden.substack.com/p/how-car-de...

Have you heard of "Election by Jury"? Can it fix democracy? And is it even feasible? open.substack.com/pub/zachweld...

A new essay exploring how car dependency reshaped American life for the worse. open.substack.com/pub/zachweld...

Just published another substack essay. This time on violence towards cyclists. zachwelden.substack.com/p/crowbars-a...