The new larger Sundays on State car-free fest is awesome. Here’s how it could be even better.
The city could improve Sundays on State further by rerouting traffic around the entire length of the event, as is the case with most street fairs in Chicago.
August 10, 2022
City seeks feedback on draft ten-year “We Will Chicago” plan including transportation goals
On July 14, the Mayor Lori Lightfoot administration issued a draft of an ambitious citywide plan for community feedback.
August 1, 2022
Once again, People for Bikes ranks more car-centric, less bikeable cities above Chicago
While it's rankings don't reflect reality, the PFB ratings do offer some useful constructive criticism for Chicago. Biking here would benefit from a lower speed limit and connected protected bike lane network.
July 5, 2022
2 cyclists were killed near Milwaukee/Kilbourn bridge. Let’s rebuild it to make it safer.
Engineer Philip Santos notes that upgrading the area below the bridge would be more expensive and challenging, but well worth the trouble. “There have been two fatalities here. If you’re going to fix a bridge, do it right.”
May 23, 2022
Video shows Nick Parlingayan was dragged 50 feet, residents demand safety upgrades
Greater protection for people on bicycles is imperative, such as robust protected bike lanes with concrete curbs, Jersey barriers, or rigid bollards.
May 11, 2022
Chicago Loop Alliance announces the return of Sundays on State events
Chicago Loop Alliance announced plans for the year ahead, including the return of popular public programming like Sundays on State and the revival of pre-pandemic alley-arts project ACTIVATE.
March 29, 2022
Despite Loop activity plunge during Omicron, January CLA report shows slow recovery
As COVID restrictions ease it is crucial that transit agencies, employers and the city make public transportation the safest, most convenient, and most affordable option for travel downtown.
February 21, 2022
Chicago Loop Alliance report shows more downtown walking, transit use, less parking
The disturbing trend of a higher-than-normal number of parking reservations has finally eased, with the number dipping below pre-pandemic averages in the last two weeks of 2021.
January 25, 2022
Jose Velásquez, 16, fatally struck by trucker, remembered at gathering on The 606
Almost a hundred attendees stopped by to pay their respects, the majority of whom were teens and young adults.
December 20, 2021
At annual meeting, ATA prioritizes safe streets, transit access, and lowering emissions
Hopefully the funding wins from the past year prepare the ground for big material changes in the years ahead.
December 6, 2021
