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Of Montreal: What Chicago can learn about winter bikeway maintenance from “The City of Saints”
This article was written by John Greenfield, with additional research by Cameron Bolton
February 3, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, February 3
• Finally! Another outlet covers political intrigue behind the anti-Archer project protests, which we've discussed for the last 2 months (South Side Weekly)
February 3, 2026
“Being right doesn’t win”: Ride Illinois hosts Q & A with advocate and author Carter Lavin
Bike/walk/transit advocacy – like any advocacy - is ceaseless and often complicated work. As an advocate on climate, energy and transportation matters for over 20 years, Bay-area-based Carter Lavin knows this well. So well, in fact, that he’s written a handbook on the subject entitled "If You Want to Win, You’ve Got to Fight." For the book, Lavin drew on his extensive experience campaigning at the local and state levels, and interviewed fellow advocates from across the country about their challenges, triumphs, and tactics to improve transportation infrastructure and safety in their communities.
February 2, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Monday, February 2
• The Tribune does a long-form interview with Leerhsen: "Acting CTA chief lays out priorities after dodging fiscal cliff"
February 2, 2026
Eyes on the street: Chicago’s memorial bike ride for fallen VA nurse Alex Pretti
This afternoon, despite snow and temperatures in the 20s, perhaps hundreds of Chicagoans took to the streets for a bicycle parade honoring Alex Pretti. A week ago, the 37-year-old VA nurse was shot to death by federal agents in conjuction with Trump's Operation Metro Surge immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.
January 31, 2026
Elevated Chicago and MacArthur Foundation award first Elevating Culture Near Transit grants to 8 arts projects, including one by Equiticity
This week, the folks behind eight community-led arts projects near transit got some great news. Elevated Chicago, which promotes equitable transit-oriented development, and the MacArthur Foundation announced the three year program providing $340,000 in contributions to help these initiatives get rolling.
January 30, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Friday, January 30
• State initiative initiative seeks to expand safety ed and address Illinois' archaic bike laws, which currently don't address some of the fastest e-bikes (WBEZ)
January 30, 2026
Wheels are in motion for new Evanston bike infrastructure, albeit slowly
News at a recent meeting on the Evanston Bike Plan included a current completion target of mid-to-late 2029 for the long-awaited Chicago Avenue protected lane extension.
January 29, 2026
Stay in your lane or pay the fine
The initial results for the City's Smart Streets enforcement pilot are promising, hopefully paving the way for effective bus-priority streets citywide.
January 28, 2026