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The New Lake/Damen Green Line Stop Could Transform the Near West Side
City officials broke ground on the project today, starting with the reconstruction of a half-mile of Lake Street near the station site.
April 25, 2018
In CTA’s First-Ever TOD Plan, Too Much Parking is Proposed Adjacent to ‘L’ Stations
The CTA has embarked on a neighborhood development plan to recommend new mixed-use buildings next to its 'L' stations on the North Side.
April 18, 2018
Check Out the New South Terminal of the 95th Street Stop
The facility is open to rail and bus riders, while the old station is now closed for construction of a new north terminal.
April 16, 2018
How Wasted Land on Logan Square’s MiCA Site Helped Fuel Anti-TOD Sentiment
By choosing to build up instead of out, the MiCA developer created towers that are too tall for their context, which increases opposition to dense development.
April 13, 2018
Community Leaders: Deleting the South Side From the Car2Go Pilot is Inequitable
Local aldermen say they were concerned about preserving parking for private cars, but advocates say the South Side needs more mobility options for the many residents who don't own them.
April 12, 2018
Show Metra Routes by Letter Instead of Vintage Railroad Names, a New Map Proposes
Why are Metra's commuter rail lines named after bankrupt railroads?
April 10, 2018
What If We Give It Away? A Look at the Feasibility of Free or Cheaper CTA service
Some Streetsblog readers scoffed at a recent proposal for free CTA service. But making transit free, or at least cheaper for low-income Chicagoans, could have major societal benefits.
April 5, 2018
Dockless Bike-Share Study by Chicago Consultants Recommends Best Practices
Dockless bike share doesn't have to be a disaster like in China or Amsterdam. A new report compares regulations across cities in the United States and how each city intends to deal with bikes on sidewalks, amongst other issues.
April 3, 2018
An Update on the Belmont/Ashland/Lincoln Intersection Makeover
The intersection redesign isn't happening anytime soon, but new lighting is in the works.
March 30, 2018
Council Approves Car2Go Pilot, But South Side Is Deleted From the Coverage Area
The Home Zone was originally supposed to extend to 63rd, but instead it will stop at Cermak.
March 28, 2018
