Month: June 2016
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Lakeview News: Right Turns Are Back at Grace/Halsted, Curbside Cafes Debut
The controversial right-turn ban at Grace/Halsted/Broadway in Lakeview East may have created a new Chicago record for the number of community meetings held over a pair of traffic signs. Fortunately, it appears that a compromise has been reached which should satisfy the drivers who groused about the turn ban, as well as folks who are concerned about improving pedestrian safety.
June 30, 2016
Transit TIF Districts Pass State House and Senate, Would Fund CTA Projects
A new bill that would generate more funding for four large-scale Chicago transit infrastructure projects, without diverting tax revenues from schools, passed the Illinois House and Senate today. The original bill was introduced in January 2015, spearheaded by the Metropolitan Planning Council. It awaits Governor Bruce Rauner's signature, who is expected to sign a budget today after a year of operating the state without a budget for a year – reducing funding for transit agencies, schools, and social services.
June 30, 2016
The Hilarious 1960s Vision for the Underbelly of a Houston Highway
Ah, the best paid plans. As Texas DOT considers tearing down the Pierce Elevated Freeway on the east side of downtown Houston, it's instructive to look back at what people were thinking when they made this eyesore.
June 30, 2016
Portland Tells Builders: Give Pedestrians and Cyclists Safe Detours
When construction projects occupy sidewalks and bike lanes, many cities don't do anything to compensate -- forcing people to walk and bike in traffic or take long, unrealistic detours. But it's not that hard to put up safe, convenient alternate routes.
June 30, 2016
Join Us For Our Monthly Reader Meetup Next Wednesday at Jaks Tap
We're hosting our monthly Streetsblog Chicago meetup and happy hour next Wednesday at Jaks Tap in the West Loop/UIC. Our meetups are a great opportunity to hang out and network with folks who are passionate about sustainable transportation and livable streets. Here's the skinny:
June 29, 2016
Critical Mass and Klingenberg Ride Honor Fallen Cyclists, Crash Survivors
There have been far too many bicycle crashes with injuries or fatalities in northeast Illinois in recent months, especially during the past three weeks. With all of the tragic news, one bright spot has been that recent events have inspired bike riders from different walks of life to unite to honor fallen cyclists and survivors of traffic violence.
June 29, 2016
Houston’s Big Chance to Turn Back the Tide of Car Traffic
There's a lot riding on Texas DOT's $7 billion plan for downtown Houston freeways.
June 29, 2016
The More People Live and Work in Central Philly, the Less Parking They Use
Here's a great example of a "virtuous cycle" in action: Center City Philadelphia has seen the number of parking spaces decline recently as population and jobs continue to rise at a healthy clip.
June 29, 2016