Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, March 1
Get national headlines at Streetsblog USA
9:04 AM CST on March 1, 2017
- Proposal to Widen the Ike With Tolled Lanes Would Be a Waste of Money (Active Trans)
- Politicians Are Pushing for Car Access to O’Hare From the West (Crain’s)
- DNA Looks at Active Trans’ “Speeding Up Chicago’s Buses” Campaign
- Incumbent Sophia King Easily Wins 4th Ward Aldermanic Election (DNA)
- Curbed Looks at Milwaukee Avenue’s Transit-Oriented Development Boom
- Mechanical Problems, “Extensive Delays” on Metra’s Rock Island District (CBS)
- Medill: Millennials Who Prefer Cycing to Transit Are Contributing to Chicago’s Bike Boom
- A CTA-Friendly Guide to Where to Get Ashes for Ash Wednesday (DNA)
- Gallery: Check Out SRAM’s Incredibly Bike-Friendly Offices (Tribune)
Get national headlines at Streetsblog USA
In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local and national publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city and region on foot, bike, bus, and train.
Read More:
Streetsblog has migrated to a new comment system. New commenters can register directly in the comments section of any article. Returning commenters: your previous comments and display name have been preserved, but you'll need to reclaim your account by clicking "Forgot your password?" on the sign-in form, entering your email, and following the verification link to set a new password — this is required because passwords could not be carried over during the migration. For questions, contact tips@streetsblog.org.
More from Streetsblog Chicago
Op-ed: Will Illinois lawmakers let Waymo “Move fast and break things” in Chicago?
As Illinois considers autonomous-vehicle legislation, proposed protections for manufacturers raise questions about safety, privacy, and public consent.
October 23, 2026
SBC Bike Lane Fest 2025-26: Mid and Near South Side, including Washington Park, Grand Boulevard, and Douglas, plus downtown
October 22, 2026
SBC Bike Lane Fest 2025-26: Mid North Side, including Irving Park, Avondale, North Center, Logan Square, and Lincoln Park
October 21, 2026
