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New group Chicago, Bike Grid Now! pushes for network of traffic-calmed side streets
Chicago, Bike Grid Now! is a new bike advocacy group in Chicago. Streetsblog Chicago sat down with two of the lead organizers to discuss the group's demands and their thoughts on the current advocacy landscape in Chicago.
July 29, 2022
Big support for protected bike lanes at Clark Street Crossroad planning workshop
Stakeholders of Clark Street between Montrose and Foster gathered to give input on the future of the corridor. Topics ranged from transportation, housing type, building facades, and place making opportunities.
July 25, 2022
Connected Communities equitable TOD ordinance headed to zoning committee
The proposed Connected Communities ordinance has been released. We looked at some of the changes the ordinance proposes.
July 13, 2022
Ordinance would require walk/bike/transit upgrades whenever streets are repaved
The goal of the legislation is to ensure that every time CDOT repaves a street, rather than simply restriping it the same way as before, it prioritizes the needs of people walking, biking, and riding transit.
July 7, 2022
Here are the details on new curb-protected lanes on Clark between Irving to Montrose
The plan for Clark between Irving Park and Montrose includes concrete curb-protected bike lanes, bus boarding islands, and a lower speed limit.
July 1, 2022
CDOT plan to upgrade all “protected” lanes w/ concrete is good. Here’s how to improve it.
CDOT should make sure the concrete protection is easy to see and the lanes are well maintained, and the department should be filling in non-protected gaps in the network.
June 29, 2022
Meet state rep, Chicago mayoral hopeful, and safe streets advocate Kam Buckner
Buckner caught my attention at the huge Safe Streets for All rally on June 13 in Lincoln Square and Uptown because he was one of the few Black people in attendance.
June 28, 2022
35th Ward upgrades include PBLs on Belmont, Kedzie, and protected intersection
Several other sustainable transportation and public space projects are on the horizon in the 35th Ward.
June 17, 2022
See where Illinois Secretary of State candidates stand on active transportation issues
See where Illinois Secretary of State candidates stand on issues related to active transportation.
June 14, 2022
At huge rally, demands for safe streets: “Let two beautiful souls, Rafi and Lily, guide us.”
"This is our home... where we should be able to raise our families, where anyone can take a stroll, a bike ride, or ride their scooter without fearing the worst," said Rafi Cardenas' father at the demonstration. "It is evident that our streets are not safe."
June 13, 2022
