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Local Transportation Leaders Weigh in on the Kind of Mobility Future They Want to See
Reps from CDOT, Cook County, and Active Trans participated in the "Mobility as a Service" discussion, part of the Chicago Loop Alliance's Downtown Future Series.
August 1, 2019
SUV Driver Fatally Struck Man, 62, in the Ashburn Neighborhood
The victim was the 19th Chicago pedestrian fatality of 2019.
August 1, 2019
CDOT Will Include Accessible Ped Signals in All Projects — Up to 100 Within 2 Years
Chicago has lagged way behind peer cities when it comes to installing accessible pedestrian signals, but this initiative will help level the playing field.
July 26, 2019
Scooter Rider Who Struck Pedestrian on Sidewalk Critically Injured During Police Chase
The incident highlighted the danger that scooters on sidewalks pose to pedestrians; the threat car drivers pose to vulnerable road users; and the how police chases that are counterproductive to promoting public safety.
July 25, 2019
Emails Show CDOT Pushed Back on Reilly’s Riverwalk Bike Ban as “Too Extreme”
The transportation department rightly argued that the ban would violate the spirit of Chicago's promise to the feds that the riverwalk would be available for bike commuting.
July 11, 2019
Mayor Lightfoot, Here’s My Wish List for the Next CDOT Commish
Streetsblog writer Courtney Cobbs wants a CDOT chief who will bring about "positive equitable and transformative change" and has a list of concrete suggestions on how to make this happen.
July 9, 2019
Surprise! Road Lobbyist Says Driving, Uber Are Key to Chicago’s Transportation Future
Sturino makes some sensible proposals, but he also calls for expanding highways for tolled lanes, not "combatting transportation disruptors," and avoiding participating in the mythical "war on cars."
July 9, 2019
Guardrails Installed on South Lakefront; 2nd Crash in 2 Weeks Reported Near Diversey
The park district says railing have been installed 41st Street and the point, but after two recent crashes near Diversey advocates say more protection is needed near the North Side as well.
July 3, 2019
Here’s the Director’s Cut of the “Secret History of the Riverwalk Bike Ban” Article
Emails reveal how the threat of a cyclist revolt convinced the city to end the de-facto prohibition. Here's a longer version of John's Reader column with additional quotes from the email trove.
June 28, 2019
How Latinx Chicagoans Remake Public Space
Whether it's so-called "Latino Urbanism" -- arranging front yards like living rooms -- or simply hanging out with friends on street corners, using public space to interact with others can foster neighborhood cohesion.
June 18, 2019
