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Vast Majority of Residents at Last Night’s Hearing Support Logan Affordable TOD Plan
Although a vocal minority of detractors spoke against the 100-percent affordable development by the Logan Blue Line stop, 78 percent of attendees voted to support the plan.
April 25, 2019
Prior to Tonight’s Logan TOD Hearing, Supporters Make Their Final Case
Reps from CUE, Active Trans, and Darwin Elementary, as well as local politicians Jesus “Chuy” Garcia and Will Gazardi, voiced support for the development.
April 24, 2019
Check Out Recommendations From Lori’s Transportation Transition Committee
Steven Vance and other transportation advocates float ideas for improving mobility under the lightfoot administration.
April 23, 2019
Logan Affordable TOD Boosters Blast “Misinformation” in Opponents’ Flyer
Local alderman Carlo Ramirez-Rosa, Bickerdike Redevelopment, and the Metropolitan Planning council say that several of the claims on the handbill are spurious.
April 22, 2019
The Most Common Chicago Ride-Hailing Trip Is a 1-Mile Hop From River North to the Loop
The most common types of ride-hailing trips are short, downtown jaunts, many of which could easily be done by more sustainable modes.
April 18, 2019
Metra Considers a New Policy for Adding Infill Stations, Closing Low-Ridership Stops
While high-ridership lines could get new stops, the elimination of underperforming stations could further reduce transit access on the South Side.
April 17, 2019
Logan Affordable TOD Opponents Discuss Their Concerns, Proponents Clap Back
The group opposing the project says they want an RFP process and changes to the design. The local alderman says they're actually opposed to the 100 units of affordable housing.
April 17, 2019
New Group Tries to Delegitimize 100% Affordable TOD Plan, Calling It “Half-Baked”
This development could serve as a best practice for creating equitable transit-oriented development in other parts of the city. But neighbors are sniping at the plan.
April 16, 2019
Q & A: Right-on-Red Etiquette for Cyclists, Roosevelt Bus Route, and Metra Signage
Where's the best place to stand with your bike while waiting for a red? Why doesn't the Roosevelt bus go to the planetarium anymore? And why don't Metra trains have better signage?
April 15, 2019
After the Election, Two New Chicago Metra Stations Are on the Horizon
J.B. Pritzker released funding for the Peterson-Ravenswood station, but money for the Auburb Park stop is still on hold.
April 5, 2019
