Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Policy & Planning

Santiago took advantage of the car-free drive this morning to teach his daughter Amelia how to ride a bike, while his son José cruised around in circles. Their mother Pamela and dog Chiple also joined in on the fun. Photo: Michael Burton

Eyes on the street: Families take advantage of Humboldt Park’s car-free ring road

By John Greenfield | May 22, 2020 | No Comments

Imagine what it would be like if residents could walk, jog, and bike with young children on streets all over the city, with plenty of room for safety.

Ghost bike memorial to fallen cyclist Carla Aiello. Photo: Tom Limon

Chicago Ride of Silence honored fallen riders with an online memorial ceremony

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli | May 22, 2020 | No Comments

The event remembered the five people killed while biking in Chicago in the past year.

UIC infectious disease chief: It’s safe to walk, bike with non-household members

By Sharon Hoyer | May 21, 2020 | No Comments

"If both people are wearing masks the chance of infection is quite low... As long as you socially distance, you can be with friends and family.”

A Metra train viewed from the Cermak-Chinatown Red Line platform. Photo: Jonathan Lee

Uncharted territory: RTA leaders discuss how Chicago transit will survive COVID-19

By Igor Studenkov | May 21, 2020 | No Comments

How with the CTA, Pace, and Metra transport more people to work when the state reopens, while maintaining social distance, with a lot less money? That remains to be seen.

To maintain social distance while the Lakefront Trail is closed, a father pushes his child in a jogging stroller in the street on Inner Lake Shore Drive. Photo: John Greenfield

CARA floats a great plan to reopen the Lakefront Trail — with one major drawback

By John Greenfield | May 21, 2020 | No Comments

If a compromise could be worked out to accommodate PM rush bike commuters, the running association's strong plan would become even stronger.

A Slow Street in Portland. Photo: Jonathan Maus, Bike Portland

How do we make sure that open streets are truly open for everyone?

By Courtney Cobbs | May 20, 2020 | No Comments

A discussion hosted by The Untokening collective looked at why over-policing and other social justice issues must be considered when planning walk/bike interventions during the pandemic.

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