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Imelda March

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The ride heads east on Montrose at Albany. Photo: Imelda March

Campaign Raleigh: Ald. Rodriguez-Sanchez hosts a bike ride as a political fundraiser

By Imelda March | Sep 20, 2021 | No Comments
A trend we'd like to see: fewer Chicago politicians raising money through fancy galas or golf outings, and more doing it via community bike rides.
Wait, what? The latest alternatives for North DuSable Drive include a scenario with not two, but four "managed lanes."

Weirdness: North DuSable Drive reconstruction could include four tolled bus / car lanes

By Imelda March and John Greenfield | Jul 1, 2021 | No Comments
Meeting attendees complained that the focus of the discussion was still two car-oriented, rather than considering the needs of pedestrians and cyclists.
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My Block, My Hood, My City provided needed snow shoveling on South and West sides

By Imelda March | Mar 25, 2021 | No Comments
"Sidewalk shoveling improves one person's life and makes winters more manageable. We are the most segregated city in the country. By coming together we are breaking down some barriers between race and class."
Rendering of Lincoln Yards.

Lincoln Yards planners say they hope to improve non-car connections to the site

By Imelda March | Feb 23, 2021 | No Comments
Restoring bus service on Elston and Clybourn avenues would be one way to improve connectivity.
Rendering of the TOD.

Alderman Martin approves 48-unit equitable TOD at Zia’s restaurant site in Lakeview

By Imelda March and John Greenfield | Feb 10, 2021 | No Comments
This project seems like a good template for equitable transit-oriented development that should be emulated elsewhere on the North Side.
Rendering of the new building.

New TOD planned for Zia’s Lago Via site in Lakeview

By Imelda March | Jan 13, 2021 | No Comments
This site is a half-mile walk from the Irving Park Brown Line station, and is also on the relatively high-frequency Ashland Avenue bus corridor.
Residents stroll on Grace Street towards California Park. Photo: Imelda March

Amazing Grace: A new Slow Streets corridor creates a safer route to the 312 RiverRun

By Imelda March | Nov 4, 2020 | No Comments
While CDOT rolled out the traffic-calmed corridor late in the season, it should be in place until at least December.
An attendee at Saturday's protest. Photo: Imelda March

Construction has started to chop off 3 feet of Seneca Park for a turn lane

By Imelda March | Oct 22, 2020 | No Comments
"The park is a precious commodity, and green space should not be displaced for road expansion," said one attendee.
Riding a Lime scooter in Lakeview. Photo: John Greenfield

Which is best: Bird, Lime, or Spin? The “Chicago Scooters” tweeter test-rode all three

By Imelda March | Sep 10, 2020 | No Comments
The person behind the Chicago Scooters Twitter account recently test-rode the three brands and discussed their findings with Streetsblog.
Oakland spokesperson Sean Maher test-rides a seated scooter. Photo: Roger Rudick, Streetsblog San Francisco

Seated e-scooters are coming to Chicago to provide an option for people with disabilities

By Imelda March | Aug 26, 2020 | No Comments
Lime will be rolling out seated models as early as this week, which people with disabilities can request from Lime or one of its community partners.
Electric Divvy against a monument

One Rider’s Impression of the Divvy E-Bike

By Imelda March | Aug 6, 2020 | No Comments
Electric Divvies can offer a no-sweat way to get from Point A to Point B.
Cyclists near Montrose Avenue. Photo: Imelda March

The Lakefront Trail reopens after almost 3 months — with strings attached

By Imelda March | Jun 22, 2020 | No Comments
Trail users told Streetsblog they're happy the path has reopened, but they're bummed about the 7 p.m. closing time and North Avenue to Grand Avenue detour.
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