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Green light for the Red Line extension: TIF passes in committee, heads to full Council
In the end all three aspects of the Red Line extension TIF legislation passed nearly unopposed in a roll call vote, with Pat Dowell (3rd) being the sole no vote.
December 12, 2022
How the Englewood Nature Trail will be different than The 606
Unlike The 606 neighborhoods Englewood isn't currently facing major gentrification pressures. But Grow Greater Englewood is taking steps to ensure the new trail will benefit existing residents.
December 11, 2022
Tumblin’ dice and rollin’ buses: Why Chicago’s casino plan needs dedicated transit lanes
When it comes to having a casino transportation plan that improves, rather than degrades, sustainable transportation, we can't leave matters to chance.
December 7, 2022
Work has finally started to make Clark in Edgewater truly bikeable
There's reason to optimistic that the Clark Street protected bike lanes in Edgewater may finally live up to their potential to be a safe, comfortable cycling route, with perks for pedestrians and bus riders as well.
December 6, 2022
Ald. La Spata isn’t waging war on Christmas. He’s just trying to keep pedestrians safe.
After all, nothing puts a damper on the holiday spirit like a driver striking a person in a crosswalk because they were obscured by a giant inflatable Grinch.
December 6, 2022
Eyes on the Street: Non-protected bike lanes on Belmont are a missed opportunity
When the city chooses to install subpar bikeways, or none at all, rather than eliminate space for storing private metal boxes on the public way, it's mostly an issue of political will.
December 5, 2022
At annual meeting, ATA honored new advocacy orgs, discussed its playbook for 2023
The purpose of the event was to honor the group's volunteers as well as peer advocacy groups, conduct board business, and inform members about ATA's priorities for next year.
December 4, 2022
Chicago’s climate superpower: How transit-oriented development can help address global warming
As shown in this map, Chicago’s land use policies have a major impact on our greenhouse gas emissions.
November 29, 2022
To prevent tragic crashes, street redesign is more effective than calls for personal responsibility
While Mayor Lightfoot called for personal responsibility in the wake of a deadly seven-car pileup in Chatham, a road diet would be the most effective way to prevent future tragedies.
November 28, 2022
Chicago issues an RFP for $10M in equitable TOD technical assistance grants
This initiative, bankrolled by the Chicago Recovery Plan, will help encourage community-driven development near train stations and high-frequency bus corridors.
November 24, 2022
