Spurred into action: The long-awaited Weber Spur Trail looks like it will finally become a thing
At last night's public hearing, CDOT officials discussed the Weber plan, and neighbors grilled them for more information.
October 15, 2026
Big crowd showed up to Chicago Bike PAC’s Campaign Trail Party to root for alders who support Complete Streets
September 15, 2026
This is Grand: Scenes from Chicago’s newest weekly dueling rallies against and for a Complete Streets project
April 22, 2026
“Safe Streets: The Comedy Show” contó con la participación de concejales y activista latinxs, y un debate sobre la ‘ciclotroversia’ de Avenida Archer
Traducido por Ruth Rosas.
April 8, 2026
Advocates gathered to honor Rosa Parks on Transit Equity Day, and rode part of the proposed Western Avenue bus rapid transit route
All photos are by James Porter.
February 6, 2026
A conversation with Active Trans’ W. Robert Schultz III: We must improve public safety on the CTA. What’s the best way to accomplish that?
Interview by James Porter, introduction by John Greenfield
January 16, 2026
Listening to spinning records, and Red Line Extension opinions, at 95th Street Station
On a recent Friday, I stopped by the CTA's 95th/Dan Ryan terminal to check out a couple of things: the system’s only in-station DJ booth, and riders' viewpoints on the upcoming $5.7 billion Red Line Extension to 130th Street.The DJ booth project, called "An Extended Song of Our People (AESOP)" is a public art installation brainstormed by Chicago artist Theaster Gates. The CTA believes it’s the first-ever artist-designed and built DJ and broadcast facility in a transit stop – anywhere.
July 30, 2025
Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th): We need to look at the whole grid
The alderperson discusses improving bike safety, CTA access and transit upgrades in one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world.
March 1, 2024
Open Boulevards invites North Lawndale residents to come out and enjoy car-free streets
CDOT said the historic, now car-free roadway was intended "as a community space where residents can stroll, bike, and enjoy culture."
October 24, 2023
