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An Update on the Belmont/Ashland/Lincoln Intersection Makeover
The intersection redesign isn't happening anytime soon, but new lighting is in the works.
March 30, 2018
An (Imaginary) Plot to Create CTA Bus-Only Lanes?
Jeff Wegerson envisions a clever scheme by the CTA to speed up Chicago buses.
March 27, 2018
Selection of Finalists for O’Hare Express Takes Us a Step Closer to a Muskian Boondoggle
If Musk, who has made questionable claims about tunnel digging technology, wins the contract, it's even more likely that this dubious project will wind up being a waste of taxpayer money.
March 21, 2018
From Ohio: Should IDOT Collaborate on the Cleveland-Chicago Hyperloop Project?
Cleveland inked a $1.2M deal to study the route, but the technology doesn't exist yet.
March 6, 2018
Jackson Park Watch Opposes Plan for Pedestrianization, Road Diet on Cornell
The group's concern that a "four-to-three conversion" road diet on the stretch of Cornell between 57th and 59th will create carmaggedon is misguided.
March 2, 2018
Far South Siders Weigh in the Proposed Red Line Extension and Metra Conversion
Residents discussed whether they'd accept the Metra solution as a cheaper, quicker way to get rapid transit.
March 1, 2018
Parking-Heavy Logan Square Mega Mall Redevelopment May Start Construction Soon
Alderman Waguespack, LSNA are pushing for family-friendly affordable housing units.
February 26, 2018
Obama Center Transportation Plan Will Cost $175 Million, Mostly for Road Widening
Conservatively, $125 million of that money will be used to add lanes to Lake Shore Drive and Stony Island. Think how far that money could go towards improvoing transit access to the center instead.
February 23, 2018
Montrose-Fullerton Trail Separation Will Require Cyclists to Cross a Parking Lot — Twice
The North-Oak plan includes a new concrete walking path by the Oak Street underpass.
February 15, 2018
Fulton Market Proposal Will Add 1,062 Car Parking Spaces to the Traffic-Choked West Loop
The plan includes way too much parking for this transit-friendly, walkable neighborhood.
February 9, 2018
