CNT’s Jacky Grimshaw Discusses Her Career in Planning & Politics
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Grimshaw discussed her unorthodox career path, what she learned from working for Harold Washington, why the Transit Future campaign is currently stalled, and much more.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Policy & Planning
CBS Slam of Dearborn Upgrade Wasn’t Just Silly – Their Numbers Were Totally Wrong
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The $1.2 million cost figure CBS reported for Dearborn actually includes upgrades to several other bikeways.
Grief and Rage Over Traffic Violence at the Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Council Meeting
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The quarterly Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Council meeting is usually a tightly scheduled show-and-tell, with staff from the Chicago Department of Transportation and other city agencies giving presentations on what they’re doing to improve cycling. But after a particularly bad week for biking in the Chicago area, last Wednesday CDOT threw out the script and opened […]
Jump’s Cheaper, Dockless Electric Rides Seem to Be Winning Over Far-South-Siders
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More bikes, with electrical assist, at cheaper rates, seems to be resulting in more rides.
Back to the Drawing Board: Another Attempt at an Anti-Dooring Bike Lane Design
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After some on-the-road research with a tape measure, I found out that my design for a 44-foot-wide street wouldn't work, so here's a proposal for a 46-foot one.
Ex-USDOT Chief LaHood Will Lead Chicago’s Transportation and Mobility Task Force
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Hopefully the new task force will ensure that the city proactively sets shared-mobility and AV policy, rather than scrambling to deal with disruptive technology.