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During bikeway maintenance rally, Ald. Vasquez discusses efforts to make Clark lanes work
When there's political will to address conflicts between different road users on protected bike lane corridors, it is possible to come up with solutions that make the new layout work better for everyone involved.
February 4, 2022
Here’s why Pritzker’s plan to skip this year’s scheduled gas tax hike is a bad idea
The proposal, which is projected to cost the state $135 million in revenue, is unfair to people who don't drive. And it may not even save much money for drivers.
February 1, 2022
Banning parking as a public safety strategy? Use the space for walking, biking, or dining
Rather than asking, "How will our customers be able to drive here?" merchants should ask, "How can we make it easier for customers to get here?"
January 31, 2022
RPM program enters next phase with start of Belmont-Cornelia track reconstruction
According to the CTA, the curve in these century-old tracks slow down trains, and rebuilding and straightening them will allow for faster speeds, better reliability, and a more comfortable ride.
January 25, 2022
Chicago Loop Alliance report shows more downtown walking, transit use, less parking
The disturbing trend of a higher-than-normal number of parking reservations has finally eased, with the number dipping below pre-pandemic averages in the last two weeks of 2021.
January 25, 2022
Commercial Avenue in South Chicago will get raised bike lanes and bus bulbs
This Complete Streets project includes major streetscape improvements on Commercial between 83th and 93rd streets, with additional improvements on 92nd Street.
December 23, 2021
Commercial Avenue tendrá ciclovías elevados y extensiones para autobuses
Este proyecto de Calles Completas, o Complete Streets, incluye mejoras en el entorno urbano de Commercial sobre las calles 83 y 93, con mejoras adicionales en la calle 92.
December 23, 2021
(Español) ¿Qué piensan los residentes de Belmont Cragin cerca las nuevas ciclovías?
En 2022, tendremos mejor idea cómo estas nuevas ciclovías cambiaron la comunidad y cómo los residentes se han ajustado.
December 15, 2021
Minimum parking, maximum rent: Let’s cut tenants a break by ending parking minimums
It’s time to build on the success of the transit-oriented development ordinance and eliminate parking minimums for housing city-wide.
December 14, 2021
How can we create “transit-supportive housing” near new Red Line extension stations?
This week the transit agency hosted two online meetings to get feedback on proposed strategies and concepts for "transit-supportive development" near each of the four proposed Red Line extension station areas.
December 10, 2021
