Eyes on the street: Take a virtual ride on the nifty new protected bike lanes on Belmont between Milwaukee and Kimball
First announced in May 2024 and slated for construction that year, it appears that the 0.6-mile segment of protected bike lanes on Belmont Avenue between Milwaukee (3840 W.) and Kimball (3400 W.) avenues is finally completed. But it was worth the wait, because this is one of the nicest PBL snippets in town, with lots of concrete protection.
August 29, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Friday, August 29
• More coverage of the celebration of the Long Avenue Safe Streets project, featuring alders who voted against lowering the city's speed limit (Block Club)
August 29, 2025
At celebration of Long Greenway, alders Cruz and Sposato praise traffic calming, explain why they voted against a safer speed limit
The serious and fatal bicycle crashes that spurred the City of Chicago to build the Long Avenue Neighborhood Greenway were tragic. But Thursday's celebration of the recent traffic safety upgrades, held at Portage Park Elementary School, was a hopeful and inspiring event.
August 29, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, August 28
• Active Trans: "More than 70 organizations urge lawmakers to pass transit funding & reform in veto session"
August 28, 2025
The Chicago Fire shared a proposal for a soccer stadium as part of The 78 development. But the new plan won’t achieve walk/bike/transit goals.
The good news: A professional soccer stadium may be coming to Chicago's South Loop.
August 27, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, August 27
• "Federal rules do not prevent the CTA from making smart cuts: Explaining Title VI of the Civil Rights Act" (A City That Works)
August 27, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, August 26
• Active Trans: "Please ask the IL General Assembly to fix and fund our transit system during Oct. veto session"
August 26, 2025
At today’s RTA board meeting, the directors voted to fund 2025 Paratransit shortfall, but attendees protested changes to RAP and TAP
Pace’s Taxi Access Program and Rideshare Access Program will see fare increases and be capped at 30 rides per month.
August 21, 2025
Illinois House Majority Leader Eva-Dina Delgado thinks Springfield can solve the transit fiscal crisis during six days in October
Read Streetsblog recent interview with Rep. Kam Buckner about efforts avert the transit fiscal cliff here.
August 20, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, August 20
• "State And Lake CTA Station Getting $440 Million Overhaul With Glass Roof, Elevators To Red Line" (Block Club)
August 20, 2025