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What Can We Do to Make Dockless Electric Scooters Safer?
Rentable dockless electric scooters have about nine times the fatality rate of bike-share.
August 30, 2019
MPC Will Survey Residents on What Kind of TOD They Want at 95th Red Line Stop
MPC previously led the community input process that led to the Logan Square 100-percent affordable TOD plan
August 26, 2019
Strong Support from Residents — Including Lots of Kids — at Dickens Greenway Hearing
Despite comments from some naysayers who are against bringing more outsiders to Dickens Avenue and Oz Park, the majority of attendees at the hearing seemed to be in favor of the project.
August 23, 2019
Nevermind the NIMBYs, Here’s What Dickens Greenway Advocates Have to Say
Forget about the anonymous, fear-mongering Friends of Dickens. Here's what real Chicagoans with names and faces think about the project.
August 21, 2019
Little Village Residents Want Paseo Plan to Address Housing, Environmental Concerns
On Tuesday, August 13, Little Village residents gathered at Oak Street Health on 26th Street for a community meeting on the proposed four-mile Paseo trail connecting Little Village and Pilsen. The event was hosted by Únete La Villita, the community development committee of Little Village. The proposed Paseo trail has been subject of extensive speculation and worry for residents, particularly regarding housing prices and displacement.
August 17, 2019
Eye on the Street: Andersonville (Finally!) Gets a Complete Streets Makeover
Paint-and-post sidewalk bump-outs and dashed bike lanes create a better environment for walking and cycling.
August 15, 2019
“Leave Briar Alone!”: Lakeview Residents Weigh in on North Lake Shore Drive Plans
The latest proposals presented at a community meeting included changes to the Belmont and Irving Park Junctions.
August 14, 2019
Taking the Pulse of Pulse, Pace’s Milwaukee Express Bus Route
The new corridor's launch had a few rough spots, but it's still a nice upgrade for Northwest Side commuters.
August 12, 2019
Friday FOIA Fun: More Interesting Info on Ald. Reilly’s Riverwalk Bike Ban
City emails reveal that riverwalk planners made conflicting claims about whether the promenade was designed to be bike friendly or not, and an official referred to John as a "militant biker."
August 2, 2019
Local Transportation Leaders Weigh in on the Kind of Mobility Future They Want to See
Reps from CDOT, Cook County, and Active Trans participated in the "Mobility as a Service" discussion, part of the Chicago Loop Alliance's Downtown Future Series.
August 1, 2019