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Work Has Started on the Leland Avenue Greenway in Uptown
After several years of delay and significant design changes, CDOT has finally started work on the Uptown bikeway.
September 23, 2017
Bike-Only Path From North to Fullerton Is Almost Finished
Earlier this week I discussed plans for Lakefront Trail separation between Ardmore and Montrose (which will add a half-mile to the bike route and eliminate a couple of street crossings), as well as the Chicago Park District's strategies to prevent crashes at the intersections of bike-only and pedestrian-only paths.
September 21, 2017
Eyes on the Street: Checking Out the New Wilson Station House
Another CTA station became wheelchair-friendly today as the main stationhouse of the new Wilson stop opened, complete with an elevator and escalator.
September 20, 2017
Who Has Priority at Lakefront Trail Path Intersections — Pedestrians or Cyclists?
As to be expected, the new separated pedestrian and biking paths are raising some questions from trail users.
September 20, 2017
Ardmore-Montrose Plan Will Add a Half-Mile to Bike Route
For better or for worse, cyclists will have to detour east to the lakefront on this stretch, and trail users will have to go through an underpass to cross Montrose.
September 19, 2017
A Bird’s-Eye View of the North/Damen/Milwaukee Makeover
Check out these aerial photos Steven took this evening of the complete streets makeover of the Wicker Park intersection.
September 13, 2017
Bike Boxes, Slip Lane Removal, and a Fat Crosswalk Come to Wicker Park Six-Way
The changes make this hectic six-way safer, better organized, and more pleasant for the many people who pass through on foot and bike each day.
September 12, 2017
More Talking Points From the Slow Roll Chicago Discussion of Vision Zero and Racial Justice
Cofounder Oboi Reed elaborates on Vision Zero rollout issues, and argues that if Black and Brown residents advocate for safer street designs, their aldermen will support them.
September 11, 2017
Milwaukee Avenue Update: Goodbye Car Slip Lane, Hello Bike Turn Lane
The Chicago Department of Transportation's complete streets makeover of Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park seems is moving along nicely.
September 8, 2017
Thar She Blows! Whale Skeleton-Like Washington-Wabash Stop Debuts
Faster than you can say “Calatrava,” the new Washington-Wabash ‘L’ station opened to customers today.
August 31, 2017
