The big picture: Rony Islam from Chicago, Bike Grid Now! and Lincoln Parker Molly Fleck discuss the citywide impact of Dickens plaza removal
Active Transportation Alliance Advocacy Manager Alex Perez also provided a statement.
October 14, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Monday, October 14
• "CTA Proposes Balanced 2025 Operating Budget That Charts the Course for a Transit Riding Experience Better Than Pre-Pandemic/2019"
October 14, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Friday, October 11, 2024
• "No fare increases in Metra’s proposed $1.1b operating budget for 2025."
October 11, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, October 10
• ABC: Multi-vehicle crash leaves massive delays on NB I-55 in south suburbs
October 10, 2024
Waitin’ for the bus station: As 10/20 Greyhound terminal closure looms, what’s happening with efforts to provide a replacement?
Streetsblog readers are likely already in the (West) Loop about what's been going on with the impending closure Chicago's Greyhound bus terminal, 630 W. Harrison Street. If you're not, check out our last article on the subject to get up to speed.
October 9, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, October 9
• WTTW: State lawmakers on efforts to merge CTA, Metra and Pace: "We need a central agency" (WTTW)
October 9, 2024
Circular reasoning: Will Logan Square’s long-awaited traffic circle become a tribute to the Civil War hero, or Chicago’s hottest new music venue?
After a well-attended rock concert at this intersection last month, the possibilities are endless. OK, not really, but the new infrastructure will help slow down drivers.
October 8, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, October 8
• CTA seeking new applications for ADA advisory committee
October 8, 2024
NIMBYs win: Ald. Knudsen, CDOT have removed Dickens Greenway plaza, enabling dangerous cut-through driving in Lincoln Park again
Update 10/11/24, 3:45 PM: As of this afternoon, the Dickens Greenway plaza has been dismantled, and motorists are allowed to drive west across the formerly car-free space. Westbound bike riders are required to "share" the lane with drivers.
October 7, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Monday, October 7
• Metra pushes for permanent Loop-O'Hare service despite low ridership during DNC pilot (NBC, Trains.com)
October 7, 2024