Streetsblog Chicago
Eyes on the River: Chicago transportation infrastructure, as seen from the North Branch Works boat tour
Rolling on the river provided a fresh perspective on Near North Side and downtown walk/bike/transit facilities.
September 16, 2024
What happened when Streetsblog Chicago accepted a protected bike lane skeptic’s challenge to count vehicles on Augusta Boulevard?
If less than 3% of vehicle operators on the corridor rode bikes or scooters, I would tweet that out. If 3% or more did, A.J. Manaseer would donate $1,000 to bike education programs.
September 10, 2024
Are Tribune’s calls to move Greyhound terminal due to the paper’s ties to the current station owner, who would profit from selling the land?
Tribune editorial page editors say no. But a spokesperson for Amtrak, which opposes bus rider using Union Station, wondered why it took a while to run the railroad's rebuttal.
August 29, 2024
Strong Towns Chicago had a summer of activities to make our city safer, more livable, and more resilient
The local chapter of the national organization has had a busy season of neighborhood walking tours, lobbying for transit-oriented developments, and presenting their own proposals.
