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Bus Transit

Alderpersons turn up the heat on CTA to explain how the agency will fix service gaps

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Bicycling

Concrete-protected lanes are coming to Clark St. from Irving to Montrose, maybe further

Courtney Cobbs

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35th Ward upgrades include PBLs on Belmont, Kedzie, and protected intersection

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Beyond Chicagoland

See where Illinois Secretary of State candidates stand on active transportation issues

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New perpendicular parking crams in more cars at Montrose Beach, raises safety concerns

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Chicago’s proposed Equitable TOD ordinance would fight segregation and car-depedency

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Despite its warts, Chicago is the sweet spot of affordability and good transportation access

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Unfortunately, most bus lanes have been removed from Pace South Halsted Pulse plan

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Here’s the CTA’s explanation for the infuriating “ghost” bus and train problem

Restroom

Possible Chicago public restroom pilot could help improve access to public space