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North/Damen Overhaul Could Add Crosswalk, Legalize “6 Corners Shuffle” Bike Move
Last night some 90 residents turned out for a community meeting where the Chicago Department of Transportation presented plans for short-term, forward-thinking improvements to the intersection that will make it safer for all road users.
May 10, 2017
The Belmont Flyover: Learning From the Past and Planning the Future
It’s going to be important for the city to learn the mistakes of the past, particularly the failure to promptly redevelop several lots that were left empty for five or more years after the Brown Line reconstruction was finished.
May 7, 2017
The Navy Pier Flyover Is Taking Longer to Complete Than the Golden Gate Bridge
A recent bike crash sparked a new conversation about why the $60 million initiative to build an overpass for cyclists and pedestrians is taking so damn long.
May 5, 2017
Neighbors’ Fears of Attracting “A Different Element” Helped Kill the 606 Skate Park
It’s funny how a plain, green lawn suddenly becomes “fabulous” when the alternative is a bmx and skateboard park that would provide healthy recreational opportunities for teenagers from diverse backgrounds.
May 4, 2017
Obama: Closing 6-Lane Road by Presidential Library Will Create a More Vibrant Public Space
Although some community leaders have opposed the idea, arguing that it would create carmaggedon, the former president noted that it’s important not to get so “fixated on traffic that we lose sight of what's possible."
May 4, 2017
It Won’t Be Long Until the Glenwood Greenway Is Ready to Ride
CDOT’s upcoming project to legalize contraflow riding on Glenwood will encourage southbound cyclists to stick to the west side of the street, and notify drivers of their presence.
May 3, 2017
Several Safety Improvements Are Coming to Central, Milwaukee in the 45th Ward
In the wake of two-year-old Noah Katz death, the city is installing infrastructure to calm traffic on Central Avenue, and curb bump-outs are planned for Milwaukee Avenue.
May 2, 2017
Chinatown Residents Are Advocating to Preserve Affordability, Create Safer Streets
As Chinatown residents work to maintain the neighborhood's identity and keep it affordable for longtime residents, they also want to improve transportation access.
May 2, 2017
Eyes on the Street: Lakefront Trail Separation From 31st to 41st
I took a spin to the South Side to check out the in-progress trail separation project between 31st and 41st, which broke ground last August and is almost done.
April 28, 2017
Rehabs Planned for Quincy, Cottage Grove Stations
The city held events to announce plans for improvements to two different historic Green Line stations: the Quincy stop in the Loop, and the Cottage Grove station.
April 24, 2017
