Mayoral hopeful Kam Buckner releases transportation plan
Chicago mayoral candidate Kam Buckner recently released his transportation platform. Read more to learn more about his plan to address transportation issues facing Chicago.
September 28, 2022
Chicago, Bike Grid Now plans Jamapalooza citywide bicycle meetup for World Car Free Day
Chicago, Bike Grid Now is organizing a Bike Bus convergence on the Loop in observance of World Car Free Day, September 22nd.
September 21, 2022
Mayoral hopeful Kam Buckner talked walk/bike/transit issues at Edgewater listening session
Mayoral hopeful Kam Buckner held a listening session on transportation in the Edgewater neighborhood.
September 15, 2022
Commuters Take Action plans protest this Wednesday before CTA Board Meeting
Advocacy group Commuters Take Action is planning a protest for Wednesday September 14th. Streetsblog interviewed a member to learn more about the group and its plans for the protest.
September 12, 2022
State rep and mayoral hopeful Kam Buckner calls on IDOT to make DuSable LSD safer
Hopefully as more people demand a different approach, IDOT will finally begin to prioritize safety and convenience for all road users, not just drivers.
September 8, 2022
Ald. La Spata discusses his ordinance to crack down on bus lane scofflaws
Last month La Spata introduced City Council legislation enabling the installation of cameras on CTA buses that would issue tickets to drivers who stand or park in bus lanes.
August 28, 2022
What can Chicago learn about cycling from the Netherlands?
Streetsblog talked with Bart Twaalfhoven, consul general of the Netherlands in the Midwest, about some of the differences between the Netherlands and Chicago when it comes to road safety.
August 17, 2022
Englewood Nature Trail, other Illinois walk/bike/transit projects get federal RAISE grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced awardees for the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program. Find out which projects are being funded in Illinois.
August 12, 2022
The Berwyn Greenway in Lincoln Square is an upgrade, but more traffic calming is needed
The greenway includes a contraflow bike lane, facilitating two-way bike traffic between the Chicago River and Western Avenue.
August 7, 2022
Parsons Apartments affordable TOD developer Bickerdike will build new eTOD at City Lit site
Logan Square has been seen a symbol of gentrification within Chicago. To help slow the tide of displacement, new affordable housing developments have been proposed. Read more learn about a new housing development near the Logan Square Blue Line.
August 5, 2022
