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Transit experts, advocates dismiss Romanelli’s car-centric $2B “transit overhaul” proposal
There's essentially zero support for Romanelli's absurdly car-centric proposal people who actually know what they're talking about when it comes to transportation.
August 19, 2021
5+ years after senior was killed at Surf/Broadway, CDOT is finally installing a crosswalk
Surely we shouldn't have to wait that long after a senior is killed for the city to fix an intersection. And it would be far better to make safety upgrades to pedestrian crossings before tragedy strikes.
August 7, 2021
We Keep You Rollin’ Legacy Ride highlights Far South gems, wellness resources
The purpose of the event was "to a promote an active, healthy lifestyle to residents of the far South Side.
August 5, 2021
Chicago Family Bike Fest and Kidical Mass celebrate youth cycling, new protected lanes
Rebecca Resman from Chicago Family Biking provides a report on Saturday's Chicago Family Bike Fest and Sunday's Roscoe Village Kidical Mass bike ride.
August 4, 2021
Let’s make Glenwood from Devon to Pratt one-way to make room for bike lanes
Converting Glenwood to a one-way between Devon and Pratt is a promising idea to make the street more bikeable.
July 28, 2021
Eyes on the Street: A new slow street on Seminary Avenue in Lakeview
Thankfully, nowadays space for social distancing is not such an urgent need. But many residents appreciated the Slow Streets, so CDOT has brought back some of them, and is piloting a couple new ones.
July 26, 2021
Eyes on the Street: Concrete protected bike lanes on Campbell in North Center
Was putting concrete protection on a low-traffic side street a boondoggle, as some folks have argued, or is this a good project?
July 23, 2021
Eyes on the street: Despite the rain, plenty of people attended the first Sundays on State
The weather and a lack of music created a somewhat subdued vibe, but sunshine and warmer temperature should make the event more vibrant in the future.
July 13, 2021
Eyes on the street: Rogers Park’s new “Black Lives Matter” Slow Street
A new Slow Street was recently installed in Rogers Park, including a Black Lives Matter street mural.
July 8, 2021
75th Street Boardwalk controversy shows public safety is essential for livable streets
It's impossible for streets to be truly livable unless we can provide basic standards of public safety in all parts of town.
June 29, 2021
