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Who’s protecting and maintaining Chicago’s protected bike lanes?
Sadly, it seems that many bike lane obstructions are still going unaddressed, which can put people on bikes in danger.
September 22, 2021
CDOT announces major bikeway push, still no plans for a cohesive protected network
Obstruction from aldermen, plus an emphasis on quantity over quality, means this plan isn't going to result in the cohesive, citywide protected bikeway network we need.
September 22, 2021
Civic and environmental groups call on Metra to get going on zero emissions fleet
At Metra’s monthly board meeting, a coalition of twenty nine civic and environmental organizations urged Metra, Chicagoland’s commuter rail organization, to start testing zero-emissions technology.
September 21, 2021
Campaign Raleigh: Ald. Rodriguez-Sanchez hosts a bike ride as a political fundraiser
A trend we'd like to see: fewer Chicago politicians raising money through fancy galas or golf outings, and more doing it via community bike rides.
September 20, 2021
How much affordable housing is Chicago willing to sacrifice to aldermanic prerogative?
In the coming months, the City Council’s Zoning Committee has the chance to weigh in on a proposal that could change the future of affordable housing in Chicago.
September 17, 2021
Deep discounts on CTA fare passes have helped fuel pandemic ridership recovery
The agency is crediting the sale with spurring a nearly 70 percent increase in average ridership among pass users.
September 15, 2021
Driver killed cyclist Jason Hardt, 48, on road where protected bike lanes were removed
When safe bike infrastructure is downgraded or delayed, it can have deadly consequences.
September 15, 2021
More deets about the UPN Line bridge replacement project from the recent meeting
Nearby residents and businesses are wondering about the construction impacts, including possible flooding issues, and just how close to their homes the new tracks will be.
September 13, 2021
Despite 85% increase in cycling on Leland, Slow Street was taken down 3 months early
If the Leland Slow Street treatment very successful in encouraging biking this year, why did it make sense to take it down during peak cycling season?
September 10, 2021
Study: 15-minute walk/bike access to key resources is not enough to guarantee prosperity
While the 15-minute city is a great goal for Chicago, that alone will not guarantee equitable outcomes.
September 9, 2021
