The community of Bronzeville has boomed in the last few years with many dubbing it Chicago’s ‘black metropolis.’ But with a growing neighborhood comes concerns over safety. One transit advocate, Ronnie Matthew Harris, and his team at GoBronzeville are encouraging biking, public transit, and walking as a way to combat those concerns plus enhance the neighborhood.

Morning Shift went to Bronzeville and spoke with Harris about his vision for the community and why he’s so determined to make his hometown pedestrian friendly.