What will it take to achieve transit fare integration in Chicagoland?
The panel explored some of the challenges and opportunities for transit fare integration. Seamless transfers between transit systems is possible, but what are the barriers making it a reality in our region?
February 11, 2022
Downtown VZ plan calls for signal changes, intersection upgrades, 20 mph speed limit
The downtown High Crash Area experiences the highest overall number of severe crashes citywide in the city.
February 10, 2022
Despite NIMBY pushback to Wood PBL plan, LaSpata says the bikeway is moving forward
Some residents and merchants along Wood Street are trying the overturn the participatory budgeting vote for a two-way protected bike lane on Wood Street, but Ald. LaSpata says the project is moving ahead.
February 8, 2022
After recent deaths, Edison Park residents push for safety upgrades on Touhy, NW Highway
Last month the Edison Park community council launched a petition for safety upgrades to Northwest Highway, and the January death of Richard Haljean has renewed calls for traffic cameras on Touhy.
February 3, 2022
Rally for better bike lane maintenance planned for this Thursday 6 PM at Clark/Ridge
It took the city five days to clear snow from the Clark Street protected bike lanes in Edgewater. Conditions have improved somewhat, but a protest is planned to demand timely snow clearance from bikeways.
February 1, 2022
Bryn Mawr protected bike lanes on ballot in 39th Ward participatory budgeting election
Bike lanes along Bryn Mawr avenue are among several road safety proposals on the 39th ward participatory budget ballot.
January 26, 2022
Residents elect Granville bike lanes, city caves to pressure from drivers and shelves them
If CDOT had more imagination, they would install traffic diverters on Granville to discourage driving and make biking safer and more comfortable.
January 21, 2022
Neighbors give a thumbs-up to Leland Greenway plan, including possible raised bike lane
CDOT held its second public meeting on the Leland Greenway. The proposed design for the greenway was presented and members of the public are encouraged to submit feedback over the next two weeks.
January 19, 2022
Fulton and Randolph are now rezoned as people-friendly Pedestrian Streets
Two additional Chicago roadways were designated as P-Streets last week when the City Council approved rezoning of parts of Fulton and Randolph street in the West Loop.
January 16, 2022
Notes from Medellín: Can infrastructure investments help reduce interpersonal violence?
A 2012 research project conducted in Medellín, Colombia examined the impact of the built environment on reducing violence and fostering societal trust.
January 13, 2022