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What It’s Like Riding Every Metra Line to Its Endpoint
Transit blackbelt Katherine Hodges describes what she encountered on her epic Metra odyssey.
January 9, 2019
North Terminal of 95th Station Opens, Emanuel Touts His Transit Wins
Public art still needs to be installed to complete the station project. Meanwhile, Emanuel argued that his administration has done much to improve South Side CTA service.
January 6, 2019
Blue Wave: A Serpentine Bike-Ped Bridge Opens at 41st Street
The span is the second of five planned bridges to improve lakefront access on the South Side.
December 21, 2018
Take a Virtual Ride on the (Partly Finished) Navy Pier Flyover
Currently the flyover gets you over the dangerous Grand and Illinois intersections, but you still need to use a narrow sidewalk to cross the river.
December 20, 2018
Numbers Show the Milwaukee Ave. Makeover in Wicker Park Has Boosted Safety
More cyclists are staying out of the door zone, more motoristss are yielding to pedestrians, and people are driving at safer speeds.
December 12, 2018
CDOT Does Paint-and-Post Safety Fixes at Belmont/Ashland/Lincoln
The new bump-outs shorten crossing distances, help address the intersection's skewed layout, and discourage fast turns by drivers.
December 6, 2018
Blizzard of DOT: Transpo Officials Provide Deets on Bike Lane Plowing Protocols
CDOT explains when and how they plow protected lane, and what you should do when you encounter blockages.
December 5, 2018
Ice Ice, Baby: Long After Snowfall Ended, Bike Lane Conditions Are Still Treacherous
As usual in Chicago, major streets were cleared for drivers more than 24 hours ago, but many bikeways are still a mess.
November 27, 2018
Oak Park Tests Steel Rail Bumpouts as a Cheaper, Quicker Alternative to Concrete
If the rail bumpouts prove to have similar safety benefits as concrete, Chicago should consider piloting the same approach.
November 26, 2018
Yet Another Reckless Driver on the LFT Highlights Need for Guard Rails, Enforcement
According to police, an intoxicated motorist careened off the drive and onto the shoreline path early this morning.
November 15, 2018
