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Chicago traffic deaths were up 45% last year as speeding increased during COVID
Most of the increase was due to motorist deaths, but bicycle fatalities also spiked.
February 9, 2021
February transportation advocacy happenings: Suburban Action Week and Bike Film Fest
Things are heating up on the transportation advocacy front this month as the Active Transportation Alliance is hosting a couple of promising-sounding online events.
February 5, 2021
Obama Center work starts this summer. What does the plan mean for transportation?
The Obama center should improve the Jackson Park green space and pedestrian and bike access within the park. But it's a shame that LSD and Stony Island had to be widened as part of the bargain.
February 4, 2021
The end of an era? CDOT promises tortoiselike Navy Pier Flyover project is almost done
So keep you fingers crossed, Lakefront Trail users. With any luck in two months or so this snaillike project will finally be complete.
February 1, 2021
Could a network of Slow Streets circuits speed pandemic recovery?
Streetsblog reader Nate Hutcheson brainstormed a system of Slow Streets designed as a community and economic development strategy.
January 27, 2021
We can look forward to a less muddy, better-connected Des Plaines River Trail
There are plenty of promising projects in the works for the trail that should result in better access and less-soggy post-rain rides.
January 20, 2021
What does the city’s new Fulton Market plan propose in terms of transportation?
Possible improvements could include protected bike lanes on Hubbard, a new Metra station, and rerouting Washington and Warren through Union Park.
January 18, 2021
Loop Alliance report shows increased foot traffic and decreased driving in December
Predictably, overall Loop activity was inversely proportionate to the COVID positivity rate.
January 15, 2021
Valuable land next to the Wellington ‘L’ stop is being squandered on an anti-TOD
Altogether there will be a net gain of 166 parking spots, encouraging more people to drive to the hospital campus instead of taking the train.
January 14, 2021
Want to save downtown Chicago? Make it easier for more people to live in the Loop
Let's start thinking outside the box in terms of what the function of downtown should be.
January 13, 2021
