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Sharon Hoyer

Building speed for bus rapid transit: A conversation with Commuters Take Action’s Olivia Gahan

How could BRT transform public transportation in Chicago, and what it will take to make it happen?

September 9, 2023

The new Belmont protected bike lanes are a game changer

Belmont is now a great option for those seeking a low-stress east-west bike route across the expressway and the river.

August 31, 2023

RTA explores holistic approaches to safety on transit

Feedback from the meeting will inform a cross-sector safety summit with RTA, the city, the Chicago Community Trust and Elevated Chicago later this year.

August 11, 2023

Here are the new plans for traffic diverters instead of PBLs on the Wood Street Neighborhood Greenway

While the new proposal is a major change from the original protected bike lane plans, installing traffic diverters will go a long way towards making Wood truly bike-friendly.

August 4, 2023

Mayoral transition plan for transportation echoes priorities of advocates, including 20/10 mph speed limit

The transportation subcommittee that penned the corresponding section of the report includes members of Active Transportation Alliance, Access Living, and Better Streets Chicago.

July 19, 2023

New East Side Connectivity Plan would make cycling to Big Marsh bike park safer

But why doesn't the plan include a safe route on an IDOT-controlled stretch of 103rd Street, just north of the park?

July 14, 2023

Residents turn out in force to support upcoming protected bike lanes on Milwaukee Ave. in West Town/Logan

A huge crowd turned out at the Bucktown-Wicker Park library on Monday for the Chicago Department of Transportation’s public meeting about new protected bike lanes planned for Milwaukee Avenue.

June 29, 2023

RTA webinar discusses benefits and models for mobility hubs

On Tuesday, the Regional Transportation Authority hosted the second of four webinars related to the agency’s new “Transit is the Answer” strategic plan.

June 15, 2023