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Folks Want to be Able to Bike Safely on Rogers Park Side Street
With a new Alderwoman for the 49th Ward, there's hope biking infrastructure in the 49th Ward can be improved. Maria Hadden was elected to represent the Rogers Park community area over incumbent Joe Moore and started the job on May 20th, along with 11 other new alders.
August 28, 2019
“Chicago Bike Revolution” Fest on 9/7 Will Support West Town’s Bike Ed Programs
This year's festival in Humboldt Park, sponsored by Revolution Brewing, will featuring totally home-grown bikes, bands, and beer.
August 27, 2019
For a More Efficient and Equitable Chicago, Swap Car Lanes for Bus and Bike Lanes
Lori Lightfoot’s platform showed she understands that our city needs a less auto-centric transportation system. Let’s make sure she follows through on her promises.
August 26, 2019
MPC Will Survey Residents on What Kind of TOD They Want at 95th Red Line Stop
MPC previously led the community input process that led to the Logan Square 100-percent affordable TOD plan
August 26, 2019
Strong Support from Residents — Including Lots of Kids — at Dickens Greenway Hearing
Despite comments from some naysayers who are against bringing more outsiders to Dickens Avenue and Oz Park, the majority of attendees at the hearing seemed to be in favor of the project.
August 23, 2019
Nevermind the NIMBYs, Here’s What Dickens Greenway Advocates Have to Say
Forget about the anonymous, fear-mongering Friends of Dickens. Here's what real Chicagoans with names and faces think about the project.
August 21, 2019
Riding Through the Pain: One Year, One Day, and One Hundred Miles of Biking
Slow Roll Chicago and Equiticity cofounder Oboi Reed discusses his past year of struggling with clinical depression, and why he's ready to get back in the fight for mobility justice.
August 21, 2019
No, Alderman Cardenas, Your Southwest Side Ward Doesn’t Have “Plenty of Bike Lanes”
In some alternate-universe Chicago, Cardenas' 12th Ward is crisscrossed with bike lanes, and his ally Brendan Reilly hasn't done multiple things to block downtown bike and pedestrian access.
August 20, 2019
Little Village Residents Want Paseo Plan to Address Housing, Environmental Concerns
On Tuesday, August 13, Little Village residents gathered at Oak Street Health on 26th Street for a community meeting on the proposed four-mile Paseo trail connecting Little Village and Pilsen. The event was hosted by Únete La Villita, the community development committee of Little Village. The proposed Paseo trail has been subject of extensive speculation and worry for residents, particularly regarding housing prices and displacement.
August 17, 2019
Eye on the Street: Andersonville (Finally!) Gets a Complete Streets Makeover
Paint-and-post sidewalk bump-outs and dashed bike lanes create a better environment for walking and cycling.
August 15, 2019