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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
With new details emerging, state funding for One Central makes even less sense
Given the city’s history of using public funds for private developments, One Central has not provided the confidence that Illinois has made a good deal with our money.
July 13, 2021
Eyes on the street: Despite the rain, plenty of people attended the first Sundays on State
The weather and a lack of music created a somewhat subdued vibe, but sunshine and warmer temperature should make the event more vibrant in the future.
July 13, 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
Bus lanes aren’t enough: We must transform DuSable Drive into a multimodal boulevard
We need to reclaim our lakefront and turn it into the truly spectacular green space we deserve. We need to remove the highway through our parks.
July 7, 2021
What political realities must we overcome to create a protected bike lane network?
The Active Transportation Alliance hosted a discussion with North Side aldermen Daniel LaSpata, Andre Vasquez, and Matt Martin.
July 6, 2021
Weirdness: North DuSable Drive reconstruction could include four tolled bus / car lanes
Meeting attendees complained that the focus of the discussion was still two car-oriented, rather than considering the needs of pedestrians and cyclists.
July 1, 2021
Loop Alliance releases details on first Sundays on State
The Chicago Loop Alliance released details on activities Sundays on State attendees will experience.
June 23, 2021
In the wake of Kevin Clark’s death, will we enact real change to fix Chicago’s streets?
Do we have the infrastructure and will to implement safe, sustainable, and equitable transportation in Chicago? That remains to be seen.
June 16, 2021
Troubling: Loop Alliance report shows short-term Loop parking is skyrocketing
Encouraging commuters and visitors to the Loop to bike or take public transportation needs to be a top priority.
June 14, 2021