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You love to see it: Rte. 53 extension proposal gets turned into a greenway project instead
While it may be a few years until the greenway project gets off the ground, it's certainly a fantastic outcome that instead of being filled by cars, trucks, and pollution, the corridor will be used by pedestrians, bike riders, and wildlife.
March 16, 2023
Smart Streets, Complete Streets ordinances pass; Plow the Sidewalks introduced
Today's City Council meeting was very eventful from a livable streets perspective, with four different walk/bike/transit ordinances passed or introduced.
March 15, 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
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
Bus/bike lane enforcement and Complete Street ordinances pass in committee
The ordinances go before all 50 alderpersons for a final vote at next Wednesday's City Council meeting.
March 3, 2023
Martin’s ordinance to require walk/bike/transit upgrades in projects gets vote Friday
The goal ofd Ald. Matt Martin's ordinance is to ensure that all CDOT repaving and streetscape projects prioritize safe and efficient sustainable transportation.
March 2, 2023
What is Lori Lightfoot’s sustainable transportation and traffic safety legacy?
What were the worst and best things Lightfoot did for walking, biking, transit, and traffic safety?
March 1, 2023
Streetsblog Chicago’s 2023 Municipal Election Guide
To help voters make an educated decision, Streetsblog Chicago has been running a series of articles on candidates’ transportation platforms.
February 26, 2023
Chuy Garcia promises to make walk/bike/transit safer and more efficient
The Chicago municipal election will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Early voting is available at two locations downtown and at one site in each of the 50 wards. Find your sample ballot on the Chicago Board of Elections website.
February 26, 2023
