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DuSable Drive ordinance passes in committee after a “tumultuous” hearing
After all the sturm and drang, the ordinance passed the committee unopposed and will go on to a full Council vote.
April 29, 2021
Here’s a sneak preview of where CDOT may be installing bikeways this year
CDOT hasn't confirmed the locations yet, but CNT's Paul Esling has mapped out were the ChiStreetWork data portal indicates new bikeways are coming in this year.
April 28, 2021
Advocates: Lightfoot’s infrastructure plan may be more of the car-centric status quo
The Active Transportation Alliance and Metropolitan Planing Council say the plan lacks specifics and needs more transparency.
April 27, 2021
After United Center vaxx site becomes drive-through only, can you still walk to it?
After the stadium vaccination site switches back to drive-through only on May 8, will you be able to access it on foot? It's not clear yet.
April 27, 2021
Reopening Racine stop would be an easy way to improve Englewood transit access
Advocates in Englewood are pushing for the CTA to grab some low-hanging fruit by reopening the long-shuttered Green Line station at 63rd Street and Racine Avenue.
April 26, 2021
Dear CPD, please stop endangering bystanders by firing guns in stations and on trails
It's way past time for Chicago to reform the department's use of force policies, before some innocent person gets shot while catching a train or enjoying a trail.
April 23, 2021
LG Development plan would squander land near Morgan station with an anti-TOD
The development would have 179 housing units, and a whopping 220 car parking spots.
April 22, 2021
First major phase of four Red Line station rehabs and track upgrades kick off next month
The project will rebuild the century-old Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr Red Line stations and tracks.
April 21, 2021
Chicago Blues: Transit advocates react to new CTA 7000-Series railcars
The new cars represent an upgrade, but they're still pretty primative compared to their Asian and European counterparts.
April 21, 2021
Bike-share equity in the time of coronavirus
How did bike-share companies' COVID-19 response impact access to their cycles and bike-share equity?
April 20, 2021
