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An architecture firm proposes guidelines for a Chicago open streets plan
Hammersley Architecture recently drafted a Chicago Promenade Plan for a network of streets where through traffic is prohibited to make room for pedestrians and cyclists.
May 12, 2020
Ahmaud Arbery’s death, mobility justice, and the open streets debate
For Black and Brown people to feel completely safe walking, biking, or just existing in public space, we need to make fundamental changes in the way our society is structured.
May 11, 2020
What do ATA’s peer organizations across the country think of open streets?
We talked to transportation advocacy organizations in Oakland, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Denver, Minneapolis, Philadelphia and Madison, Wisconsin.
May 8, 2020
Welcome to the party: ATA finally gets on board with advocating for Open Streets
The Active Transportation Alliance previously said pushing for more space for walk/bike during the pandemic was "inappropriate," but now that they're on the right page, we're willing to let it slide.
May 6, 2020
Eyes on the Street: The North/Damen/Milwaukee slip lane removal is now permanent
CDOT has made the slip lane removal at the the south side of Wicker Park's usually-bustling North/Damen/Milwaukee intersection permanent.
May 4, 2020
ATA drops opposition to open streets, but its lukewarm new stance is still disappointing
While the Active Transportation Alliance says it's "excited" by the global open streets movement, it passes the buck on actually advocating it, and provides a long list of potential downsides.
May 1, 2020
Chicago must act now to prevent a post-COVID spike in driving and crashes
We need to make walking, biking, and transit safer and more appealing, or we're going to see an increase in driving, congestion, pollution and crashes once the Stay at Home order is lifted.
April 29, 2020
The Slow Streets movement is picking up speed, but Chicago is getting left behind
Cities from New York to San Francisco are getting with the program to make room for safe, socially-distanced transportation and recreation, but Chicago officials are sitting on their hands.
April 28, 2020
Providing bikes and emergency protected lanes on the South Side would help stop the spread
Giving people affordable or free bike access, and safe biking routes that parallel bus lines, would allow them to avoid viral exposure on transit and de-crowd buses for the remaining passengers.
April 22, 2020
MPC, Council on Global Affairs staffers urge the city to open streets during pandemic
Sidewalks, parks, and trails are crowded in Chicago, and speeding and sever crashes are up. Local transportation leaders say it's time for an open streets program.
April 16, 2020
