Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Design

Concrete protection will be added on Harrison, and a new low-stress route will connect the Dearborn protected lane with Grant Park.

Construction of South Loop Bike Improvements, Delayed by Ald. King, Is Finally Starting

By Lynda Lopez | May 9, 2019 | 5 Comments

Local alderman Sophia King reportedly delayed the project due to her focus on maximizing car parking, but construction is finally moving forward this week.

Hall, Sriraj, Grimshaw, Oberhauser, Quandt, and Kopp. Photo: Edward M. Bury

Transportation Experts Discuss the Challenges Chicago Will Face in the Next 30 Years

By James Porter | May 6, 2019 | 16 Comments

They say land use and traffic safety issues are increasingly urgent concerns as we attempt to plan a safer, more, efficient, and more equitable future transportation system.

Bruce Rauner, Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman, and then-IPI attorney and current TOD plan opponent Jacob Huebert, celebrating the anti-union Janus decision on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court. Image: Chicago Sun-Times

Meet the Anti-Union Libertarian Star Trying to Kill the Logan Square Affordable TOD Plan

By John Greenfield | Apr 30, 2019 | 44 Comments

It's notable that one of the leaders of the opposition to the transit-friendly development is a guy who views Barry Goldwater as a hero and counts Donald Trump as a fan.

Courtney Cobbs says Chicagoans shouldn't have to jump through hoops to get the city to install more protected bike lanes.

Protected Bike Lanes Should Be the Default on City Streets

By Courtney Cobbs | Apr 26, 2019 | 8 Comments

By not having physically protected bike lanes as standard, we will continue to have a two-tiered transportation policy that puts cyclists last and motorists first.

Residents show support for a speaker at last night's hearing by displaying green cards. Photo: John Greenfield

Vast Majority of Residents at Last Night’s Hearing Support Logan Affordable TOD Plan

By Lynda Lopez | Apr 25, 2019 | 14 Comments

Although a vocal minority of detractors spoke against the 100-percent affordable development by the Logan Blue Line stop, 78 percent of attendees voted to support the plan.

Reverend Paula Cripps-Vallejo of the Logan Square Ecumenical Alliance speaks at this morning's press conference. Photo: Lynda Lopez

Prior to Tonight’s Logan TOD Hearing, Supporters Make Their Final Case

By Lynda Lopez | Apr 24, 2019

Reps from CUE, Active Trans, and Darwin Elementary, as well as local politicians Jesus “Chuy” Garcia and Will Gazardi, voiced support for the development.

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