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“Leave Briar Alone!”: Lakeview Residents Weigh in on North Lake Shore Drive Plans
The latest proposals presented at a community meeting included changes to the Belmont and Irving Park Junctions.
August 14, 2019
Longtime Bucktown Eatery Club Lucky Promises to Improve Their Bike Parking Situation
The eatery pledged to find a more convenient bike parking solution after we pointed out that their "No Bicycle Lock-up" stickers on poles in front of the restaurant are invalid.
August 9, 2019
Call the Wahmbulance! Uber Files a Spiteful Lawsuit Claiming the Divvy/Lyft Deal Is Unfair
Uber's lawsuit against the Divvy expansion deal is a fairly obvious case of sour grapes that seems unlikely to be much of a speed bump for the Divvy expansion.
August 5, 2019
Young Leaders Discuss Ways to Improve Communities Without Displacing Residents
Streetsblog's Lynda Lopez joined WBEZ's Natalie Moore and IMAN's Tony Woods for the discussion "Who Is Chicago For," hosted by the Chicago Center for Leadership and Transformation.
July 31, 2019
Lime Says 65,124 Miles Were Ridden on Their Scooters in Chicago Since June 15
Lime estimates that 19,537 vehicle miles have been avoided in Chicago since the pilot launch, and 800 gallons of gas saved, but that doesn't factor in the gas burned picking up, recharging, and redistributing the vehicles.
July 30, 2019
Lori’s Proposal to End License Suspensions for Non-Moving Violations Is a Good Idea
With the exception of blocked crosswalks and bike lanes, parking violations don't pose a threat to public safety, so they shouldn't result in license suspensions that can create a debt spiral.
July 24, 2019
How Transportation Advocates Can Be Allies During Immigration Crackdowns
We can't have truly livable cities if immigrants don’t feel safe walking down the street or riding transit.
July 22, 2019
Chicagoans Can Test-Ride New e-Divvies at Upcoming South Side Community Tours
If you've been eager to try out the new electric Divvies, here's your chance. You can also suggest locations for the new stations during the tour events an at a new webpage.
July 22, 2019
Recent CTA Upgrades I Appreciate, and Other Aspects That Can Use Some Work
Bus Tracker and Train Tracker are a godsend, but we need more 24/7 bus service, and using Ventra is still a pain in the neck.
July 13, 2019
Most Beacon Street Neighbors Agree: 9 Units With 10 Spots Won’t Create a Parking Crunch
At Tuesday's community meeting, residents voiced concerns about density and the community input process, but most reached a consensus that 1.11 parking spots per household is sufficient.
July 11, 2019
