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The New Planters Along Milwaukee Avenue Are Blooming Fantastic!
The flower pots are an easy, inexpensive way to add protection from cars and make the street move attractive. Photo: Steven Vance
May 23, 2018
Currently Chicago’s DoBi Distribution Isn’t Equitable, But It May Be Improving
Some vendors appear to be ignoring the city's rebalancing rules.
May 22, 2018
Ofo: We Need to Be Allowed to Deploy More Bikes to Effectively Serve the South Side
Ofo officials argue that the "lock-to" rule is also counterproductive. Meanwhile, a Beverly resident says distribution of all of the dockless bikes has been inequitable.
May 21, 2018
The Case of the Missing Bike Racks: CDOT Hasn’t Installed Them Since 2016
The good news is that installation is about to start up again, with 500-1,000 racks a year for the next five years.
May 17, 2018
Developer: Milwaukee Avenue Bike Counter Project Hit a Pothole Due to City Red Tape
In November 2016 it looked like the plan for a bike counter on the Milwaukee Avenue “Hipster Highway” corridor in Wicker Park – Chicago’s busiest bike route – was a done deal. The developer of a new transit-oriented development at 1237 North Milwaukee, LG Partners, was donating an Eco-Totem bike counter to the city, and was planning to pay for the Chicago Department of Transportation to install a sidewalk bump-out to accommodate the device. The counter, featuring an eye-catching design chosen by Streetsblog Chicago readers, had already been manufactured, and City Council had approved the installation, which was slated for spring 2017.
May 16, 2018
Oboi Reed on How Bike Rides and Community Walks Can Be a Gateway to Activism
The Slow Roll and Equiticity cofounder discussed four steps for mobilizing residents at the PolicyLink Equity Summit
May 14, 2018
Julia Callaway, 55, Fatally Struck by Driver Fleeing Police
Callaway was the 11th pedestrian killed on Chicago streets this year.
May 11, 2018
Should the Bloomingdale Trail Ever Be Shut Down for Private Fundraising Events?
The president of Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail says last September's closure for a fancy dinner was a bad idea, but next month's Bloomingdale Trail Event will be less intrusive.
May 9, 2018
Will Chicago’s DoBi Providers Be Offering Monthly or Yearly Membership Options?
Due to the fact that the pilot is only six months long, annual memberships aren't an option yet, but Pace is selling monthly passes.
May 9, 2018
How to Make Sure the Englewood Line Trail Is a Real Asset for the Community
Anton Seals from Grow Greater Englewood discusses the importance of respecting the neighborhood's history, and learning from the mistakes of The 606.
May 8, 2018