Today’s Headlines for Thursday, April 16th
Sponsored by:
• “$157 million in state funding to be granted for walking/biking projects” (Active Trans)
• “Ald. Gilbert Villegas Named Zoning Chair After Months-Long Impasse” (Block Club)
• Chi2100 Urbanism proposes “The Human-Centered Grid: A holistic approach to citywide improvements using our city’s extensive grid structure.”
• “We’re asking for your help to update the IL Vehicle Code to include sensible regulations for micromobility in Illinois,” including high-speed “e-moto” mopeds (Ride Illinois)
• …The bill, sponsored by transit advocate Sen. Villivalam, passed in the IL Senate (Capitol Fax)
• Yunus Emre Tozal who wrote half-baked commentary about the Archer project: “because of Chicago’s public transportation system, I still drive every day” (Tribune)
• “Major Funding Package For Long-Delayed Lathrop Homes Redevelopment Clears Council” (Block Club)
• “Neighbors Can Explore Brighton Park Bike Lanes At Community Ride This Weekend” (Block Club)
• “Construction to impact trains at Chicago’s Millennium Station this spring” (NBC)
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