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Amtrak’s convenient, timely Chicago-Twin Cities Borealis service saw strong ridership in its first month

Streetsblog recently took a ride on the new route to the Wisconsin Dells and back. Here's what we experienced.

August 2, 2024

Reopened Grayland Metra viaduct, near locations where drivers killed 2 cyclists, now has curb-protected bike lanes

And a few blocks away, CDOT is installing a Neighborhood Greenway on Long Avenue, where drivers recently injured and killed teens on bikes.

August 1, 2024

Ald. La Spata and staff discussed Milwaukee PBLs extension, Vision Zero efforts, at 1st Ward meeting

They also talked about the local Participatory Budgeting election, and other efforts to create safer streets on the Near Northwest Side.

SW Collective and Active Trans study ways to save lives on Pulaski, one of Chicago’s deadliest streets

Since June 2023 there have been at least five pedestrian and bike fatality crashes on Pulaski, plus other deadly collisions. How can we make the road safer?

July 30, 2024

What will it take to get better Chicago bus service? Infra upgrades discussed at Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee

The CTA and CDOT have a toolbox of ideas to make bus service faster and more reliable. Will decision-makers be bold enough to let them follow through?

July 29, 2024