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The Sunnyside contraflow lane: A little infrastructure that makes a big difference
By allowing people on bikes to legally ride west on the short one-way eastbound segment of Sunnyside next to the park, the lane opens up a new way to bike west from Ashland to the 312 RiverRun.
August 10, 2022
100th Street Calumet River Project would create new recreational trail on Southeast Side
If completed, the site would become a part of the greater network of transportation and recreation infrastructure on the Southeast Side.
August 9, 2022
100th Street Calumet River Project crearía un sendero recreativo en el lado sureste
Si se completa, el sitio se convertiría en parte de la mayor red de infraestructura de transporte y recreación en el lado sureste.
August 9, 2022
Will Catalpa in Andersonville get a watered-down half-measure, or a vibrant pedestrian space?
If Catapla is narrowed but still open to drivers, people using the remaining pedestrian space would still have to deal with the danger, sight, sound, and fumes of cars.
August 8, 2022
Parsons Apartments affordable TOD developer Bickerdike will build new eTOD at City Lit site
Logan Square has been seen a symbol of gentrification within Chicago. To help slow the tide of displacement, new affordable housing developments have been proposed. Read more learn about a new housing development near the Logan Square Blue Line.
August 5, 2022
Driver destroys Ainslie Art Plaza, 10 more POP! Plazas across the city announced
There's been some bad news and some good news about pedestrian plazas in Chicago this week. Let's take a look at these developments.
August 4, 2022
E-buses are great, but Climate Reality Project should also push for effective bus lanes
Climate Reality Project’s desire to see more electric buses is understandable, but could the group do more good by lobbying for bus lanes and legalizing camera enforcement of those lanes?
August 3, 2022
City seeks feedback on draft ten-year “We Will Chicago” plan including transportation goals
On July 14, the Mayor Lori Lightfoot administration issued a draft of an ambitious citywide plan for community feedback.
August 1, 2022
New group Chicago, Bike Grid Now! pushes for network of traffic-calmed side streets
Chicago, Bike Grid Now! is a new bike advocacy group in Chicago. Streetsblog Chicago sat down with two of the lead organizers to discuss the group's demands and their thoughts on the current advocacy landscape in Chicago.
July 29, 2022
Big support for protected bike lanes at Clark Street Crossroad planning workshop
Stakeholders of Clark Street between Montrose and Foster gathered to give input on the future of the corridor. Topics ranged from transportation, housing type, building facades, and place making opportunities.
July 25, 2022
