Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Design

Inbound Rock Island District train rides over the 79th Street bridge, past the site of the future Auburn Park station (foreground.) Photo: Igor Studenkov

Metra unveils 2021 construction projects, Peterson/Ridge station delayed

By Igor Studenkov | Apr 29, 2021 | No Comments

Metra announced a number of major construction projects for the 2021 construction season – but already, one of those construction projects has been pushed back a few months.

Statue of DuSable next to his namesake bridge at Michigan Avenue. Photo: John Greenfield

DuSable Drive ordinance passes in committee after a “tumultuous” hearing

By John Greenfield | Apr 29, 2021 | No Comments

After all the sturm and drang, the ordinance passed the committee unopposed and will go on to a full Council vote.

Locations where CDOT has indicated it will be striping bikeways (brown) and installing bike lanes with bollards (green) this year. Image: Paul Esling

Here’s a sneak preview of where CDOT may be installing bikeways this year

By John Greenfield | Apr 28, 2021 | No Comments

CDOT hasn't confirmed the locations yet, but CNT's Paul Esling has mapped out were the ChiStreetWork data portal indicates new bikeways are coming in this year.

Missing sidewalks make it difficult or impossible for people with disabilities to access bus stops. Photo via MPC

MPC’s “Where the Sidewalk Ends” study looks at state of ADA transition planning

By John Greenfield | Apr 22, 2021 | No Comments

30+ years after the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed, many agencies never even created an ADA transition plan, let alone fixing all their access barriers.

The lot at 1150 W. Lake St. is located just down the street from the Morgan 'L' stop. Image: Google Maps

LG Development plan would squander land near Morgan station with an anti-TOD

By John Greenfield | Apr 22, 2021 | No Comments

The development would have 179 housing units, and a whopping 220 car parking spots.

The Lawrence station as it looks now and the future design. Images: Google Maps, CTA

First major phase of four Red Line station rehabs and track upgrades kick off next month

By John Greenfield | Apr 21, 2021 | No Comments

The project will rebuild the century-old Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr Red Line stations and tracks.

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