James Porter
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Planners discussed tweaks to the Red Line Extension project at Supplemental EA hearing
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The Supplemental EA discloses potential impacts from three project design changes that weren't identified in the 2016 Draft Environmental Impact Statement.
How can we create “transit-supportive housing” near new Red Line extension stations?
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This week the transit agency hosted two online meetings to get feedback on proposed strategies and concepts for "transit-supportive development" near each of the four proposed Red Line extension station areas.
West Siders unite for the Build a New Day Austin Peace Ride
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The event was conceived by BUILD Chicago , which describes itself as a "gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development organization."
Panelists: Disability and bike communities have common interests, should join forces
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"We really need to work together and build trust so people can work together to build a broader coalition."
Where all 50 aldermen stand on renaming Lake Shore Drive for DuSable
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Here's the rundown of confirmed or likely aldermanic support and opposition, based on their comments, actions, alliances, and ward demographics.
Chicago Race Riot of 1919 bike tour highlights forgotten history, raises money for Blackstone
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If you complete the course by October 31, you could help Blackstone Bicycle Works receive a grant to support its important work.
Converting parking to people space on 75th helps reenergize Black-owned restaurant strip
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The new 75th Street Boardwalk, located between Calumet and Indiana avenues is available for use by eleven local restaurants and businesses.
South Siders weigh in on Slow Streets
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Some neighbors like the pedestrian-friendly streets, while others seem unclear on the concept, which indicates that more outreach about how Slow Streets work is needed.
Chatham business owners discuss the decision to cancel the Cafe Street plan for 75th
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Some say that pedestrianizing the street would have caused traffic headaches. Others say the increased sales would have been well woth any inconvenience to drivers.
3 weeks after CDOT discussed the idea, Chicago still lacks COVID bus lane plan
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Chicago is lagging far behind peer cities when it comes to creating dedicated bus lanes, so that passengers spend less time time onboard, reducing their risk of viral exposure.
Reflections on the unrest, by the native son of a Chicago cop
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I'm cautiously optimistic that there may be some positive results for African Americans in terms of safety in public space and freedom of mobility.
Experts agree: Seattle-style park tactics can be a solution for safely reopening the lakefront
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Everyone from Mayor Lightfoot to the Chicago Area Runners Association is on the same page: Social Distancing Ambassadors and other strategies can keep park users safe.