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Is it really worth $380K and a three-foot swath of parkland to make driving more convenient?
Streeterville doesn't have tons of green space, but the city is planning to carve up a small park across the street from the MCA to make room for a turn lane.
July 31, 2020
City announces plans to help save taverns by by enabling outdoor seating
Effective immediately, bars, taverns, and breweries that lack kitchens can apply to temporarily serve on the sidewalk in front of their storefronts.
July 31, 2020
ATA talked with West Siders about barriers to walking, biking, and using transit
We must look at all the factors that are preventing people from using more sustainable modes of travel and work to address those issues.
July 29, 2020
Here’s a 5-part flowchart to demystify Divvy’s Byzantine new e-bike pricing scheme
We racked out brains to figure out how Divvy's ridiculously complicated new pricing scheme works so you don't have to.
July 28, 2020
E-Divvy bikes debut Wednesday, equitable-but-complex pricing system announced
The new pricing system was designed with an eye on equity, but it's rather complicated and includes new fees for parking the e-bikes at non-station locations.
July 27, 2020
Martin: Let’s prioritize transportation equity, catch up with other cities on biking
Martin's Transportation and Infrastructure Budget Town Hall was an opportunity to get info on the city’s transportation budget and provide feedback on priorities for transportation spending.
July 24, 2020
Maldonado’s opposition is a speed bump for the Palmer Slow Street
It's yet another example of how Chicago's weird ward boundaries and aldermanic prerogative system are a roadblock for good projects.
July 24, 2020
Family, friends, and cyclists gather once more to honor Issac Martinez at mural painting
Issac's family plans to fight for safer street conditions to prevent similar heartbreak in their community in the future.
July 23, 2020
Streetscape project will make Clark near Devon more pedestrian-friendly
The project will include wider sidewalks, ADA ramp upgrades, and new street furnishings.
July 22, 2020
Officials discuss menu system overhaul, inequitable shutdowns at ATA transit town hall
“The more accessible and easier transit is, the better it is for the economy... everybody has the right to convenient public transportation, not just the lucky few.”
July 22, 2020
