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Concern about El Paseo Trail raising housing prices suggests that 606-like greenways are needed all across the city
Earlier this month, a 64-year-old man died from injuries he suffered in October, when a hit-and-run Jeep driver struck him on the 1900 block of South Union Avenue (700 W.), besides the Dan Ryan Expressway in Pilsen. Exactly one week after his death, residents gathered for a community meeting to discuss the possibility of rebooting the proposal for El Paseo Trail. That would be a rails-to-trails bike-pedestrian route, which would run just three blocks west of the crash site.
November 20, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, November 20
• Block Club: "Mayor Now Backing $150 Million Property Tax Hike After Original Proposal Rejected By Council"
November 20, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, November 19
• ABC: Man killed, 4 others hurt after driver strikes pole in Gresham
November 19, 2024
Advocates from peer cities that have lowered their speed limits, with impressive results, offer encouragement to Chicago
Last month, the Chicago City Council's Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety passed an ordinance to lower our default speed limit from 30 to 25 mph. There will likely be a final Council vote later this year, and if the legislation is approved, the new rule would go into effect by New Year's Day 2026.
November 18, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Monday, November 18
• "Metra to open new 79th St./Chatham Station on Dec. 16, close 87th St./Woodruff on same day for similar rehab"
November 18, 2024
City Civics Day session highlights the connection between transit justice and community vitality
The talk featured representatives from Elevated Chicago, the CTA, the Department of Planning and Development, People for Community Recovery, and the Greater Roseland Chamber of Commerce.
November 17, 2024
Where do we go from here? Chicagoland experts and advocates weigh in on what the election means for sustainable transportation
Plus a discussion of how Project 2025, a right-wing blueprint for the second Trump administration, is likely to negatively impact federal transportation policy.
November 15, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Friday, November 15
• One year after Yellow Line crash, effects linger for riders, Skokie and CTA (Tribune)
November 15, 2024
Approved 2025 CTA budget shifts $3.3 million from security funds to develop public safety pilot programs
Plus transit board members pushed President Dorval Carter on more accountability for current security, and the CTA announced a redesign of the Clark/Lake station.
November 14, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, November 14
• Chicago Transit Board approves CTA’s 2025 budget – more on SBC later today
November 14, 2024