Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Neighborhoods

Aerial view of Ogden through Douglass Park. Photo: CDOT

Can we fix Route 66? New project aims to make Ogden Avenue more people-friendly

By Cameron Bolton | Apr 21, 2023 | No Comments

The project, which includes Ogden between Pulaski Road and Western Avenue, is being coordinated by the Chicago Department of Transportation in cooperation with local alderpersons.

Crossing Howard Street near the local community garden. Photo: RPBA

One Howard Street project kicks off Saturday. Here’s how to improve the corridor.

By Olivia Grenzebach | Apr 20, 2023 | No Comments

The goals of the project are somewhat undefined, but that's not necessarily a bad thing this early in the process.

A CDOT crew member uses forklift to transport a curb for bike lane protection on Broadway in Uptown. Photo: CDOT

Eyes on the street: Curb protection is bustin’ out all over

By John Greenfield | Apr 19, 2023 | No Comments

Chicago Department of Transportation crews are busy making good on CDOT's promise to upgrade all existing "protected" bike lanes with precast concrete curbs by the end of 2023.

What if we applied the Transit Ambassadors model to create safe, orderly public spaces?

By John Greenfield | Apr 18, 2023 | No Comments

This could be a cost-effective way to promote public safety, help at-risk individuals, create jobs, and improve downtown's reputation as a safe, fun place to spend time.

Randolph and State streets in the Loop. Photo: John Greenfield

Chicago Loop Alliance report shows rising pedestrian activity downtown, and more driving

By Sharon Hoyer | Apr 14, 2023 | No Comments

It's critical that public transportation, alongside business, culture, and tourism, makes a full comeback. Rising emissions, increasing traffic violence and car-choked streets are not recovery.

A speed camera on North Avenue near Pulaski Road in Humboldt Park. Photo: John Greenfield

CDOT quietly relocated 16 ineffective speed cameras. What impact will that have on safety?

By Cameron Bolton and John Greenfield | Apr 13, 2023 | No Comments

The Chicago Department of Transportation, which oversees the program, said this was done in response to last year's UIC study of our city's speed cameras.

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