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After multiple snafus, Metra breaks ground on long-awaited Peterson/Ridge station
Construction was delayed due to state budget issues impacting funding and most recently, issues with permits.
November 2, 2021
New sidewalk installed, crummy pavement replaced in BNSF Western stop viaduct
The makeover should make conditions a little safer and more pleasant for Metra commuters.
November 1, 2021
September Loop Alliance report shows slow, steady increase in walking, transit use
Hopefully promotional fares on the CTA, Metra, and the South Shore Line will help incentivize more folks to return to transit and drive less.
October 29, 2021
Mapped: Here’s where Chicago is awarding 11 grants for equitable TOD projects.
Along with Elevated Chicago and Enterprise Community Partners, the city is providing $160,000 in microgrants and technical assistance to help out with project construction near transit stations across Chicago.
October 27, 2021
Long-awaited post installation will hopefully bring order to the chaos on Clark Street
Assuming the bike lanes start functioning as intended, and more people start cycling in them, bringing additional potential customers to the corridor, that should help reassure some of the merchants.
October 26, 2021
The case for municipal sidewalk snow clearance in Chicago
Better Streets organizer and local planner, Michael Podgers, makes the case for municipal sidewalk clearance in Chicago.
October 20, 2021
Open Boulevards in North Lawndale: “It makes you want to come outside”
Douglas Boulevard for walking, jogging, biking, live music, games, a Haitian American Museum of Chicago exhibit, and grilling: a day of fun and culture.
October 18, 2021
Dissenting opinions: Why do some bike shop owners oppose the Pratt bike bridge?
The arguments against building the bridge don't outweigh the positives: safer, more convenient, and more pleasant east-west bike and pedestrian access.
October 15, 2021
New Metra station proposed near Kinzie/Ashland, but it wouldn’t open until at least 2032
The new facility could potentially serve as a stop for all four Metra lines that currently run through the neighborhood.
October 14, 2021
Permanent scooter program passes in committee, goes on for full Council vote on Thursday
Today the Chicago City Council’s Transportation and Public Way Committee passed an ordinance permanently legalizing e-scooter share within the city. You can read yesterday's Streetsblog’s coverage of the ordinance to learn more background information.
October 13, 2021
