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Ald. Vasquez introduces ordinance to compel CTA to meet with City Council quarterly
Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th) introduced an ordinance requiring CTA officials meet with the City Council on a quarterly basis. The ordinance is an attempt to hold the CTA accountable for current unreliable transit service.
October 26, 2022
47th Ward bike-ped infra night celebrates progress inspite of bureaucratic headwinds
The evening was informative, not only about bike and pedestrian infrastructure progress in the 47th Ward, but on just how hard it is to bring these projects to fruition.
October 25, 2022
Refreshing: Alders asked for lower speed limit, bike grid at today’s CDOT budget hearings
Thanks to "hyper-vocal bike advocates," alderpersons are getting the message that a citywide grid of protected, well-enforced bike lanes is needed.
October 24, 2022
CTA launches Meeting the Moment scorecards to track progress on pandemic recovery
Released in August, the document set targets for providing reliable service, reducing crime, better cleaning protocols, rolling out new amenities, better customer engagement, and more complete staffing.
October 22, 2022
CDOT promises to get cracking on the crumbling concrete bike lane curb problem
A protected bike lane doesn't give you much protection from drivers if the precast concrete curbs crumble like a Kit Kat bar when a motorist drives over them.
October 21, 2022
CTA releases its proposed 2023 budget during a time of rider discontent
Amidst the current transit headwinds, the CTA today released its proposal for a $1.8 billion operating budget for 2023.
October 20, 2022
Advocacy pays off as CDOT installs concrete medians at dangerous DLSD intersections
If we could only get the police department to ticket the thousands of drivers who run reds at these intersections every day, we could make even more progress on preventing drivers from endangering people on foot and bikes.
October 20, 2022
Mayor hopeful Ja’Mal Green calls for more homeless outreach to improve CTA safety
Mayoral candidate Ja'Mal Green sees the recent spike in violent crime and homelessness on the CTA as a public health emergency. He shared his plan to improve safety on the system.
October 19, 2022
Lightfoot’s update of Chicago Works infra plan includes $238M for Complete Streets
After the announcement of Chicago Works in April 2021, advocacy groups like the Active Transportation Alliance and the Metropolitan Planning Council voiced concerns that the plan might simply advance the car-centric status quo.
October 18, 2022
Never mind the cider-throwers: La Spata shows off new bikeways, calls for urgent action
Alderperson Daniel La Spata recently hosted a bike tour of the 1st Ward to highlighting some of the bike lane projects his office has worked on during his first term.
October 17, 2022
