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Don’t Panic! Take a Virtual Ride on the New Glenwood Greenway
Despite what a recent CBS report might have you believe, the contraflow lane on Chicago's newest Neighborhood Greenway will prevent -- not cause -- crashes.
May 12, 2017
The Devon Streetscape Makes Walking in “Little India” Safer and More Pleasant
The multicultural avenue provides a first-class feast for the senses, but until recently the corridor provided a less-than-stellar physical environment for walking.
May 11, 2017
If the Future Will Be Walkable, How Do We Make Sure Everyone Benefits?
As communities where walking and transit are convenient become increasingly desirable, making sure that people aren’t priced out of these areas, so that more residents can reap the health and economic benefits of walkability, will be a challenge.
May 11, 2017
North/Damen Overhaul Could Add Crosswalk, Legalize “6 Corners Shuffle” Bike Move
Last night some 90 residents turned out for a community meeting where the Chicago Department of Transportation presented plans for short-term, forward-thinking improvements to the intersection that will make it safer for all road users.
May 10, 2017
Eliminating Left Turns for Cars at North/Damen Would Create More Space for People
One neat trick could go a long way towards solving the traffic problems at Wicker Park's complicated six-way intersection.
May 9, 2017
The Belmont Flyover: Learning From the Past and Planning the Future
It’s going to be important for the city to learn the mistakes of the past, particularly the failure to promptly redevelop several lots that were left empty for five or more years after the Brown Line reconstruction was finished.
May 7, 2017
Neighbors’ Fears of Attracting “A Different Element” Helped Kill the 606 Skate Park
It’s funny how a plain, green lawn suddenly becomes “fabulous” when the alternative is a bmx and skateboard park that would provide healthy recreational opportunities for teenagers from diverse backgrounds.
May 4, 2017
Obama: Closing 6-Lane Road by Presidential Library Will Create a More Vibrant Public Space
Although some community leaders have opposed the idea, arguing that it would create carmaggedon, the former president noted that it’s important not to get so “fixated on traffic that we lose sight of what's possible."
May 4, 2017
It Won’t Be Long Until the Glenwood Greenway Is Ready to Ride
CDOT’s upcoming project to legalize contraflow riding on Glenwood will encourage southbound cyclists to stick to the west side of the street, and notify drivers of their presence.
May 3, 2017
Several Safety Improvements Are Coming to Central, Milwaukee in the 45th Ward
In the wake of two-year-old Noah Katz death, the city is installing infrastructure to calm traffic on Central Avenue, and curb bump-outs are planned for Milwaukee Avenue.
May 2, 2017
