Ald. William Hall (6th): The best way to reduce car dependency is make neighborhoods more walkable, profitable, and appealing
"If you want to see less car use, then make the proposition that it wouldn’t make sense to leave my neighborhood."
October 3, 2023
CTA blues: Musician and ex-bus driver Toronzo Cannon, shares his views on the agency’s labor challenges
Like many CTA workers, difficulties in the early days of COVID influenced Cannon's decision to retire. He says the transit unions need to do more to support their members.
September 28, 2023
At Bike the Drive, Mayor Johnson promises better walk/bike/transit, riders thrill to a less car-centric DLSD
Mayor promises "abundant access to safe active transportation options", residents love biking DLSD largely without motor vehicle traffic
September 5, 2023
Envision Unlimited is bringing its adaptive cycling program to Sunday’s Bike the Drive
Tricycles, tandems and duet bikes will be ridden by people with special needs, meeting at Butler Field at Monroe Street and DLSD.
August 31, 2023
39th Ward PB election funds a half mile of protected bike lanes on Montrose between Pulaski and Kostner in Irving Park
It's not a bad location for protected lanes since this part of Montrose, a mostly two-lane street, connects with Elston Avenue, a diagonal crosstown cycling route.
August 18, 2023
Planners discussed tweaks to the Red Line Extension project at Supplemental EA hearing
The Supplemental EA discloses potential impacts from three project design changes that weren't identified in the 2016 Draft Environmental Impact Statement.
February 16, 2022
How can we create “transit-supportive housing” near new Red Line extension stations?
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.
December 10, 2021
West Siders unite for the Build a New Day Austin Peace Ride
The event was conceived by BUILD Chicago , which describes itself as a "gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development organization."
September 21, 2021
Panelists: Disability and bike communities have common interests, should join forces
"We really need to work together and build trust so people can work together to build a broader coalition."
August 11, 2021
Chicago Race Riot of 1919 bike tour highlights forgotten history, raises money for Blackstone
If you complete the course by October 31, you could help Blackstone Bicycle Works receive a grant to support its important work.
October 17, 2020
