The NDLSD planning process is an opportunity to create a better future. Will IDOT do so?
"We’re really at a crucial point in the history of humanity when we can make a real bold decision to have a better future. We should seize the moment.”
April 19, 2022
Closed underpasses, and opening minds about a radical redesign of DuSable LSD
Impassible underpasses aren't just inconvenient. They also highlight the inconvenient truth that our addiction to cars is contributing to the existential threat of climate change.
March 2, 2022
The case for municipal sidewalk snow clearance in Chicago
Better Streets organizer and local planner, Michael Podgers, makes the case for municipal sidewalk clearance in Chicago.
October 20, 2021
It’s time for Chicago to rid itself of the parasitic parking meter contract
While it's possible to cope with the horrible parking deal through design and policy, we really need to abolish it altogether.
September 1, 2021
Here’s why Chicago needs an office of parking management
If we really want to see the rapid development of bus lanes, or a protected bike lane network, or wider sidewalks, or pedestrian plazas, then we must also understand parking needs and manage parking more intelligently.
August 9, 2021
Bus lanes aren’t enough: We must transform DuSable Drive into a multimodal boulevard
We need to reclaim our lakefront and turn it into the truly spectacular green space we deserve. We need to remove the highway through our parks.
July 7, 2021
The Boystown Parking Ban Raises Issues of Race and Class
Banning cars from the LGBTQ nightlife strip is fine. Discouraging people of color and lower-income residents from hanging out in the neighborhood is not.
February 2, 2018
Far Northwest Siders Brainstorm Ideas to Improve Bike Access
Residents met with Active Trans staff to discuss ideas to improve pedestrian, cycling, and transit conditions on the Far Northwest Side.
October 31, 2017
CTA Introduces Redevelopment Plan for Belmont Flyover Site
More than three dozen residents showed up for the hearing at the Center on Halsted.
October 24, 2017
Petition to Extend Green Line to Obama Center Has Hundreds of Signatures. What’s Next?
Now that they've got support from residents, the campaigners want to get the Obama Foundation, Mayor Emanuel, and the CTA onboard with the proposal.
July 26, 2017
