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Mayor Lightfoot, Here’s My Wish List for the Next CDOT Commish
Streetsblog writer Courtney Cobbs wants a CDOT chief who will bring about "positive equitable and transformative change" and has a list of concrete suggestions on how to make this happen.
July 9, 2019
Misleading Fliers Attack Multifamily Housing Proposal in Transit-Friendly Sheridan Park
A neighbor is arguing that allowing a condo building will more than a 1:1 ratio of parking spots to housing units will create a parking crunch.
July 7, 2019
Meet Chicago’s Newest ‘L’ Racing Champs, Bill Cash and Alex Pisarski
The couple set a new Chicago record by visiting all 145 stations in a mere 8:40:03.
July 5, 2019
Tenants Protest Deferred Maintenance, Evictions at Building Near the Brown Line
As transit-friendly properties in Albany Park become more attractive to professionals, there has been a pattern of longterm residents being evicted to make room for wealthier newcomers.
July 3, 2019
Logan, Pilsen, and Little Village Residents Discuss the Pros and Cons of E-Scooters
Are they a handy device for for first- and last-mile trips to and from transit, or a distraction from improving public transportations?
July 3, 2019
Our Transit-Style Map of the Chicago Bike Network Highlights Coverage, Equity Issues
Viewing Chicago's bike network as a transit map may be useful for better understanding its strengths and weaknesses.
July 2, 2019
Nevermind the NIMBYs: Here’s How to Save Bikeway Projects in Lincoln Park, North Shore
Neighbors are trying to kill the current plans for the Dickens Greenway and the Skokie Valley Trail. Here's how you can help stop them.
June 27, 2019
Until Buses Get Priority, Living in a “Transit-Rich” Neighborhood Only Goes So Far
Living in a neighborhood with lots of bus service is of limited use if the buses get stuck in traffic generated by drivers. That's why we need bus-only lanes and other time-saving strategies.
June 20, 2019
How Latinx Chicagoans Remake Public Space
Whether it's so-called "Latino Urbanism" -- arranging front yards like living rooms -- or simply hanging out with friends on street corners, using public space to interact with others can foster neighborhood cohesion.
June 18, 2019
The Roll N Peace Ride Spread a Message of Unity in Englewood
Dozens of people turned out for a ride that highlighted the positive aspects of the South Side community.
June 17, 2019
