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GOP State Sen. Don DeWitte on solving the transit fiscal cliff, including ideas for more “equitable” governance and funding sources
"Had a feeling that you would be on that trainSo I just waited there for you"
September 5, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Friday, September 5
• "CTA to Host Series of Town Hall Meetings Regarding 2026 Budget" 9/16 at Imani Village, 9/18 at Truman College, 9/25 at Malcolm X College
September 5, 2025
Video: Take a virtual trip down the car-free “Hipster Highway” during last Sunday’s inaugural Meet Me on Milwaukee pedestrianization event
The end of August was a fabulous day for people-friendly streets in Chicago. As I discussed earlier this week, that Sunday morning was another delightful iteration of the Active Transportation Alliance's annual Bike the Drive.
September 4, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, September 4
• CTA held a workshop on improving safety. Great idea, but why don't we just replace ineffective unarmed security guards with Transit Ambassadors?
September 4, 2025
Advocates and alders agree: A pilot to keep right-of-way clear with Rapid Response Parking Enforcement Aides instead of cops is a great idea
The program, sponsored by Ald. Matt Martin (47th), and researched by Police District Council members, could start as early as this winter.
September 3, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, September 3
• Letter: "Transit can replace cars — if we let it. The 'old-fashioned' insistence that cars are essential becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy." (Sun-Times)
September 3, 2025
The future of DLSD is unwritten. But Active Trans’ Bike the Drive once again showcased the virtues of making our shoreline people-friendly
Streetsblog also talked to Envision Unlimited about its adaptive cycling program, which empowered people with special needs to enjoy riding on a car-free DLSD.
September 2, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, September 2
• State Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles said labor agreed to allow interest from Illinois road-fund dollars to be used for the transit fiscal cliff (Center Square)
September 2, 2025
Tragically, City records and news stations reported six more Chicago pedestrian fatalities in 2025 than Streetsblog has previously covered
Chicago Police Department and Chicago Department of Transportation records, as well as local news reports, provided information about six more pedestrian deaths not previously covered in Streetsblog's Fatality Tracker posts.
September 1, 2025
Eyes on the street: Take a virtual ride on the nifty new protected bike lanes on Belmont between Milwaukee and Kimball
First announced in May 2024 and slated for construction that year, it appears that the 0.6-mile segment of protected bike lanes on Belmont Avenue between Milwaukee (3840 W.) and Kimball (3400 W.) avenues is finally completed. But it was worth the wait, because this is one of the nicest PBL snippets in town, with lots of concrete protection.
August 29, 2025
