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“School of Rock” drummer Kevin Clark is second cyclist killed at Logan/Western within 13 years
This second bike fatality at Logan/Western in 13 years underscores the fact that we can't wait any longer for safety improvements at this location.
May 26, 2021
Burst of creativity: Chicago Avenue electric bus turnaround in Austin gets new artwork
Los Angeles-based artist Shinique Smith, who has also done works for New York's MTA and LA Metro.
May 24, 2021
Lots of walk/bike improvements are on deck for the 47th Ward this year
Even if the Leland Greenway doesn't get built, it's going to be a busy year for bike and pedestrian projects in the 47th Ward.Â
May 21, 2021
CTA hopes to coax back riders with a new program to spruce up 125 stations this year
Today the agency announced Refresh & Renew, a program to deep-clean and upgrade 90 percent of the system's rail stations.
May 20, 2021
Goodbye street-running South Shore service in Michigan City, hello double-tracking
Earlier this month, 11th Street station was closed to allow for converting the line into two tracks on separate rights of way.
May 14, 2021
Metra is getting bike-friendlier, with new dedicated bike cars on on Rock Island, BNSF lines
The cars will be available on both weekend and weekday trains and can be spotted by a blue and grey paint scheme, plus a white bicycle decal next to the outside doors.
May 14, 2021
Tunnel vision: With bike-through bridge houses, Navy Pier Flyover is finally completed
Aesthetically the span is still a little rough around the edges, but this still marks a major milestone in the history of Chicago cycling infrastructure.
May 11, 2021
Here are some earmarks Illinois Congressional reps are proposing for walk/bike/transit
Here are some of the walk/bike/transit-related proposals for the American Jobs Plan from Illinois’ Congressional representatives.
May 7, 2021
Electric slide? CTA says ‘L’ braking system isn’t to blame for wheel flats, noise
The CTA says its most recent cars don't have electric disc brakes, air brakes weren't a viable option, and much of the reason its trains are noisy has nothing to do with the braking system.
May 7, 2021
Parking Karens want to block Lincoln Square affordable TOD, advocates fight back
Fliers claiming Lincoln Square "has a parking deficit of 1,519 spaces" are based on an ancient, absurdly car-centric 1998 study.
May 6, 2021
