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Musk Says He’ll Compete to Build O’Hare Express, Active Trans Says It’s a Low Priority
The project's request for qualifications identifies three possible routes and four potential stations.
November 30, 2017
Like It or Not, the RFQ for the O’Hare Express Means the Project Is Moving Forward
Some say it will be a boon for Chicago, others say it will be a boondoggle.
November 29, 2017
Razing an Art Moderne to Put in a Drive-Though Would Make Avondale More Car-Centric
PNC Bank is proposing to demolish one of its branches at the corner of Milwaukee and Belmont in Avondale in favor of a car-centric design.
November 20, 2017
Upgrades to These Six Bus Routes Would Improve Transit Citywide
The Active Transportation Alliance proposed infrastructure upgrades for six specific routes across Chicago.
November 17, 2017
NACTO’s Autonomous Vehicle Guidelines Could Help Chicago Avoid a Dystopian Future
How do we make sure self-driving technology leads to our city looking more like "The Jetsons" and less like "Blade Runner"?
November 9, 2017
Reckless Drivers Are a Bigger Worry for Chicago Trail Users Than Homicidal Ones
Local authorities should do everything they can to prevent all types of traffic violence.
November 8, 2017
Friends of the Park Opposes Plan for Obama Center Garage
The parks advocacy group is opposing plans for an above-ground facility, but isn't against building a new garage.
October 24, 2017
CTA Introduces Redevelopment Plan for Belmont Flyover Site
More than three dozen residents showed up for the hearing at the Center on Halsted.
October 24, 2017
New Platform, Entrance, Artwork Debut at Wilson Station
The Wilson 'L' station renovation in Uptown reached another major milestone today.
October 23, 2017
Take it to the Bridge: Is an Overpass Needed at Monroe/LSD?
After Streetsblog Chicago ran a post pointing out the dearth of east-west bikeways in the city, and another correctly predicting that that the Navy Pier Flyover completion might be delayed, a local transit planner asked us an interesting question.
October 20, 2017
