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CTA is wrapping up RPM Phase One, but opportunities are being missed
This week, the Chicago Transit Authority announced that the final stage of the Red and Purple Modernization Phase One Project will begin this summer. Specifically, the transit agency is wrapping up the reconstruction of the Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn, and Bryn Mawr stations to upgraded, wheelchair-accessible facilities, and the CTA will start reconstructing southbound Red and Purple tracks. Community meetings about the project will happen on June 21 and 22 – see the bottom of this post for details.
June 2, 2023
Cook County Bike Plan scouts a path to better biking across Chicagoland
Last week, Cook County released its first ever Bike Plan, charting a path for safer and more plentiful bicycle infrastructure across the county. The plan calls for hundreds of miles of new low-stress bike paths: 90 miles of new off-street paved trails, 150 miles of new side paths and 230 miles of new low-stress on-street routes, including quiet residential streets and protected lanes. According to the plan, this upgrade would place 96 percent of Cook County residents less than a mile from a low-stress bike route.
June 1, 2023
Hit-and-run driver killed Angela R. Mcknight, 49, crossing street in Lawndale on Memorial Day
Hit-and-run driver killed Angela R. Mcknight, 49, crossing street in Lawndale on Memorial Day
May 30, 2023
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, May 30
As Chicago traffic increases, more commuters turn to Metra trains (CBS) Letter: The CTA seems lost, and that’s devastating for Chicago (Crain’s) Trial continues of CPD sergeant accused of pinning Park Ridge teen wrongly accused of bike theft (ABC) Community mourns Maureen Wener, 49, mother killed in Highland Park hit-and-run while biking (ABC) 31-year-old female SUV … Continued
May 30, 2023
CDOT is launching free “Learn to Ride” bike classes for adults and children
One popular soon-to-be returning program from the Chicago Department of Transportation is "Learn to Ride," which offers adults and children info on how to safely get around by bicycle.
May 26, 2023
Today’s Headlines for Friday, May 26
Streetsblog Chicago will resume publication on Tuesday
May 26, 2023
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, May 25
Editor's note: After being seriously injured on his bicycle in southern Illinois on April 21, Streetsblog Chicago editor John Greenfield is in the process of recovering. He has returned to running SBC on a low-key basis this week, including publishing Today's Headlines and occasionally putting out original articles. We appreciate all who have been supportive during this time. Thanks for reading!
May 25, 2023
Electeds, DC Advocates Ride Together For Policy Change
A recent ride through the nation’s capital brought advocates and politicos together to experience life behind a set of handlebars — and rally support for new policies that could make that experience less deadly.
May 24, 2023
The CTA finally answered my FOIA on its board’s low ridership – on the day I was put in a coma
The CTA didn't provide me a FOIA response for months, and then finally did so at a time when I was unable to read it.
May 24, 2023
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, May 24
Editor's note: After being seriously injured on his bicycle in southern Illinois on April 21, Streetsblog Chicago editor John Greenfield is in the process of recovering. He has returned to running SBC on a low-key basis this week, including publishing Today's Headlines and occasionally putting out original articles. We appreciate all who have been supportive during this time. Thanks for reading!
May 24, 2023