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No, concerns about equity didn’t kill the Ashland BRT plan. A car-centric backlash did.
It's not that city officials need to pick a more equitable street for bus rapid transit next time. They just need to show some backbone.
December 7, 2021
At annual meeting, ATA prioritizes safe streets, transit access, and lowering emissions
Hopefully the funding wins from the past year prepare the ground for big material changes in the years ahead.
December 6, 2021
Public space in Chicago could go from good to great with more high-quality seating
More public seating could make the city of Chicago more hospitable, more accessible, and more lively.
December 2, 2021
The Pedway, the Loop’s handy walkway system, is about to become easier to navigate
The city of Chicago recently announced it's upgrading the signs within the network, the first step in a more ambitious plan to upgrade wayfinding.
November 24, 2021
It happened! The Belmont Flyover finally debuted early Friday morning
The CTA says it's the first new, permanent track line to go into service since the Orange Line debuted in 1993.
November 18, 2021
$13M makeover will make Metra Electric 147th/Sibley station ADA accessible
Metra announced that a project is moving forward to rehab the Metra Electric District line’s 147th Street/Sibley Boulevard in south-suburban Harvey.
November 16, 2021
For the second time in four days, driver strikes another car, then kills a pedestrian
The crash happened at 79th/Stony Island/South Chicago, a six-way intersection that has been rated one of the most dangerous junctions in the city.
November 16, 2021
Here are the proposed walk/bike upgrades to Chicago Avenue in Evanston
The second public meeting for potential multi-modal changes on Chicago Avenue in Evanston included renderings of proposed changes.
November 12, 2021
Officials: As traffic deaths continue to climb, Vision Zero must be a top priority
Alderman LaSpata discussed his "crash not accident" ordinance: "There is no intention behind an accident. There is intention behind the actions that lead to traffic crashes and injuries."
November 8, 2021
Edgewater’s Clark St. bike lanes need a redesign in the face of constant blockages
Bike lanes recently installed on Clark St. in Edgewater are still experiencing frequent blockages. We look at bike lane designs in other cities that might be a better alternative to the current Clark St configuration.
November 4, 2021
