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Advocacy pays off as CDOT installs concrete medians at dangerous DLSD intersections
If we could only get the police department to ticket the thousands of drivers who run reds at these intersections every day, we could make even more progress on preventing drivers from endangering people on foot and bikes.
October 20, 2022
Pace proposes pulling the plug on 69 suspended routes, making most transfers free
The budget calls for doing away with most transfer fees, making all current CTA-only passes valid on Pace, and permanently eliminating 69 routes suspended during COVID.
October 19, 2022
Lightfoot’s update of Chicago Works infra plan includes $238M for Complete Streets
After the announcement of Chicago Works in April 2021, advocacy groups like the Active Transportation Alliance and the Metropolitan Planning Council voiced concerns that the plan might simply advance the car-centric status quo.
October 18, 2022
Never mind the cider-throwers: La Spata shows off new bikeways, calls for urgent action
Alderperson Daniel La Spata recently hosted a bike tour of the 1st Ward to highlighting some of the bike lane projects his office has worked on during his first term.
October 17, 2022
Gaining momentum: ATA discusses its campaigns to fight car-dependency
Founded in 1985 as the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, the ATA works to improve conditions and increase opportunities for bicycling, walking and transit.
October 12, 2022
SlowStreets wants the vibrant Andersonville business strip to go car-free
SlowStreets, a new advocacy groups, aims to pedestrianize Clark Street from Forster Avenue to Catalpa Avenue in Andersonville.
October 11, 2022
Why ghost runs are an issue on the ‘L’ and apps, but not Bus Tracker and shelter signs
CTA staffers argued that the ultimate solution to the ghost run problem is getting service back up to full strength again.
October 11, 2022
Allegedly intoxicated driver injured woman, 64, on bike at Belmon/Western/Clybourn
The driver was charged with one felony count of aggravated DUI involving a crash with bodily harm and cited for driving without a valid license.
October 10, 2022
Líderes Latines de Transporte de Chicago: Ismael Cuevas
Para elevar las voces y el trabajo de estos profesionales de Chicago, entrevistaré a personas que están mejorando nuestra ciudad y aportando diversas perspectivas a las cuestiones del transporte.
October 6, 2022
Chicago Latine Transportation Leaders: Ismael Cuevas
In order to elevate the voices and work of Latine Chicago transportation professionals, Streetsblog will interview people who are bettering our city and bringing diverse perspectives to transportation issues.
October 6, 2022
