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Villegas will introduce Plow the Sidewalks ordinance tomorrow at City Council
At tomorrow's Council meeting, Ald. Villegas (36th) plans to introduce the Plow The Sidewalks ordinance, originally proposed by Access Living and Better Streets Chicago.
March 14, 2023
Kam Buckner sponsors state bill for electric bike rebates, emphasizing equity
Thanks to Buckner and his allies, there's a lot of legislation currently in play that could make Illinois a better state for bicyclists.
March 14, 2023
Video killed the bicycle lane: Advocates, officials intervene after TV crew blocks PBL
People biking to or from Loop Thursday morning on the Dearborn Avenue two-way protected bike lane, downtown's busiest bikeway, had a nasty surprise.
March 10, 2023
It’s getting real: Biden budget proposal earmarks $350M for $3.6B south Red Line extension
Yesterday the administration began to make good on its promise to help fund the RLE including a request for $350 million in Biden’s fiscal year 2024 discretionary funding request.
March 10, 2023
At CTA meeting, Commuters Take Action calls out “misleading” reliability claims
The war of words between Commuters Take Action CTA rider advocacy group and CTA President Dorval Carter Jr. continued at the yesterday’s Chicago Transit Board meeting.
March 10, 2023
Police now require ‘L riders to show proof of airport business to exit ORD station late at night
While the sight of unhoused people sleeping on floors in the airport didn't provide a great first impression of our city to visitors, neither do steel security gates and a heavy police presence at a transit station.
March 9, 2023
Asked about CTA at debate, Johnson focuses on reliability, Vallas calls for more cops
Johnson's response mostly focused on strategies to make transit operate more efficiently, while Vallas said "Public safety is the overriding issue."
March 8, 2023
Here’s an update on several state bills for safer streets
There's a ton of proposed livable streets legislation in play at the state level right now. Here's a quick roundup.
March 8, 2023
Elevate Devon plan proposes placemaking, road diet strategies to improve walk/bike/transit
The plan calls for 49 improved crosswalks, three new pedestrian islands at especially wide crossings, 22 bike rack and amenities stations, seven wayfinding stations (new signage or kiosk), and ten key “Intersection Updates.”
March 8, 2023
Crossroads Collaborative helps connect everyday transit riders with the planning process
According to executive director Arnold Bradford, "Simply put, we are the voice of those who cannot speak directly to the power elite and planners."
March 7, 2023
