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Scary high-speed, 4-lane stretch of Clark in Edgewater is getting protected bike lanes
The project, which involves relocating much of the on-street parking, will also make Clark safer and more pleasant to walk on.
July 23, 2021
CDOT promises new strategic plan will center equity, help fight intergenerational poverty
During the last decade, we've seen a number of of CDOT plans that only saw a fraction of the strategies actually implemented. Here's hoping that the Strategic Plan for Transportation will be different.
July 22, 2021
Carpacalypse now: CLA report shows skyrocketing parking levels, modest transit gains
The carmaggeddon these Chicago Loop Alliance reports forecasted months ago is here.
July 22, 2021
R.I.P. former Lakeview alderman Bernie Hansen, a legendary bikeway obstructionist
Despite his redeeming qualities, Hansen will be remembered as Chicago's second-least-bike-friendly alderman named Bernard.
July 21, 2021
Bike/train crash death of Darryl Len Pruitt, 60, raises Metra crossing safety issues
It was the latest in a series of tragic incidents involving people illegally crossing Metra gates, raising questions about what the commuter railroad can do to improve safety at crossings.
July 21, 2021
Chicago’s 30 mph speed limit, lack of connectivity again lead to low People for Bikes rating
People for Bikes and the Active Transportation Alliance agree that Chicago should focus on lowering the default speed limit and building a network of protected bike lines to encourage more cycling.
July 19, 2021
Unsurprisingly, People for Bikes gave Chicago a low scores for bike-friendliness
A recent People for Bikes assessment of Chicago's bike friendliness gave the city low scores. Read about the factors that lead to the low marks.
July 15, 2021
Off-duty cop who reportedly ran stop sign, killing boy on bike, issued citation
While the police union president said "any person could be in [the driver's] shoes," witnesses tell a different story.
July 15, 2021
Divvy kicks off West Side expansion with 3,500 bikes, 107 “e-station” parking areas
When the expansion is completed, the Divvy system will include 16,500 bikes and more than 800 stations.
July 9, 2021
Eyes on the street: Rogers Park’s new “Black Lives Matter” Slow Street
A new Slow Street was recently installed in Rogers Park, including a Black Lives Matter street mural.
July 8, 2021
