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“We’ve got to do better”: Buttigieg, Chicago officials rally support for Biden’s infra plan
Buttigieg said he's confident the largest infrastructure bill in U.S. history will pass Congress, stressing its importance from equity and climate change standpoints.
July 20, 2021
Chicago’s 30 mph speed limit, lack of connectivity again lead to low People for Bikes rating
People for Bikes and the Active Transportation Alliance agree that Chicago should focus on lowering the default speed limit and building a network of protected bike lines to encourage more cycling.
July 19, 2021
Allowing more density would help Chicago avoid a post-COVID transit death spiral
To secure the future of transit in Chicago, we need to update the zoning code to allow two-flats and low-rise apartments near transit in neighborhoods across the city.
July 16, 2021
Unsurprisingly, People for Bikes gave Chicago a low scores for bike-friendliness
A recent People for Bikes assessment of Chicago's bike friendliness gave the city low scores. Read about the factors that lead to the low marks.
July 15, 2021
With new details emerging, state funding for One Central makes even less sense
Given the city’s history of using public funds for private developments, One Central has not provided the confidence that Illinois has made a good deal with our money.
July 13, 2021
Remember the Crosstown? Here’s the story of Chicago’s successful 1970s freeway revolt
The Crosstown plan threatened to ram a multi-lane highway through the heart of the city, but fired-up residents helped stop it.
July 12, 2021
Divvy kicks off West Side expansion with 3,500 bikes, 107 “e-station” parking areas
When the expansion is completed, the Divvy system will include 16,500 bikes and more than 800 stations.
July 9, 2021
The CTA touts a ridership rebound with 56% increase since start of 2021
Since May 1, overall ridership has increased by than 20 percent, and in June, weekday average ridership was more than 600,000, over double the ridership during the darkest days of COVID-19.
July 9, 2021
CDOT: Direct State/Lake – Red transfer was “impossible,” but wheelchair access will improve
The project includes two new elevators that will make the wheelchair transfer more convenient than it otherwise would be.
July 8, 2021
Bus lanes aren’t enough: We must transform DuSable Drive into a multimodal boulevard
We need to reclaim our lakefront and turn it into the truly spectacular green space we deserve. We need to remove the highway through our parks.
July 7, 2021
