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A set of design elements that could be featured in the Devon/Clark streetscape project.

Weigh in on design elements of the Clark/Devon Streetscape project

By Courtney Cobbs | Jun 14, 2021 | No Comments

The two finalists among the potential design options for the Devon/Clark streetscape project were revealed at the hearing, . Residents are now being asked to weigh in on the final choice.

An Inbound BNSF Line train waits at Aurora Transportation Center in late March. Photo: Igor Studenkov

Metra schedule pilots to bring biggest service increases to wealthier suburbs

By Igor Studenkov | Jun 11, 2021 | No Comments

When Metra recently announced schedule changes for several lines, they billed it as offering more off-peak options. But the reality was a bit more complicated than that.

CDOT: Divvy’s e-bikes are going back to a 20 MPH speed cap

By John Greenfield | Jun 11, 2021 | No Comments

Ever since Divvy bike-share's pedal-assist electric bikes debuted in summer 2020, there's been all kinds of confusion about how fast they go.

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Today’s Headlines for Friday, June 11

By John Greenfield | Jun 11, 2021 | No Comments

IDOT announced nearly $106 million in ITEP funds for statewide walk/bike projects (ATA)
SUV driver with handcuffs hanging off bumper wanted for killing elderly pedestrian in South Chicago (WGN)
Man on parole for deadly DUI was doing 91 mph when he killed Jamyah Harris, 1 (Tribune)
Samantha Cerrone, 16, died after falling on the third rail of CTA tracks while walking along them (ABC)
Man sexually assaulted girl, 16 on Robert McClory path in Beach Park (CBS)
SUV driver accused of destroying Jeff Park Garden due to political grudge arrested (Block Club)
Ald. King echoes BHM’s argument: DuSable Drive would be good for city’s reputation (Sun-Times)

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Eastbound cycling is already common on Dickens, a one-way westbound street. The contraflow bike lane will make it safe and legal. Photo: CDOT

Victory! After years of NIMBY opposition, the Dickens Greenway is finally approved

By John Greenfield | Jun 11, 2021 | No Comments

After more than two years of relentless Not In My Back Yard pushback to the Dickens Greenway proposal, Alderman Michele Smith has finally signed off on the project.

A Black Heroes Matter rally for DuSable Drive. Photo: BHM

DuSable Drive rally and possible City Council vote slated for June 23

By John Greenfield | Jun 10, 2021 | No Comments

A DuSable Drive advocate argued that the notion that changing the name of Lake Shore Drive to honor a Black man would hurt Chicago's brand is a "sad, racist argument."

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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, June 10

By John Greenfield | Jun 10, 2021 | No Comments

After endless NIMBY pushback, the Dickens Greenway is finally approved (43rd Ward)
Man charged in hit-and-run car crash death of Jamyah Harris, 1, at Jackson/Western last Month (Tribune)
Semi rollover crash shuts down I-80 in SW-suburban Minooka (WGN)
After disgruntled passenger shots at bus driver, union says it may take legal action against CTA (CBS)
New Metra Electric schedule, trains coming in July (HPH)
Clarendon Hills bringing new security cameras to train station (Tribune)
Block Club looks at planned improvements to Des Plaines River Trail
Despite pushback from birders, Montrose sanctuary is getting an ADA-accessible paved path (Block Club)
In 1893 Lucille Rodney and her husband walked from Galveston, TX, to the World’s Fair in Chicago (Texas Tales)
Ribbon-cutting for new Fox River ped bridge on Friday kicks off official reopening of Aurora (Tribune)

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Are Heavy EVs More Dangerous to U.S. Walkers?

By Kea Wilson | Jun 10, 2021 | No Comments

A whole lot of heavy electric cars are likely to roll onto U.S. streets soon — but the U.S. hasn’t bothered to answer the question of how fatal they’ll be to pedestrians in the event of a crash.

Playing road hockey in Vancouver. Photo: Pete via Flickr

Let’s start designing safe streets around schools, and public spaces built for play

By Courtney Cobbs | Jun 9, 2021 | No Comments

We’re missing out on a lot by not incorporating the needs of children and the need for play (for people of all ages and abilities) in city planning and development.

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Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, June 9

By John Greenfield | Jun 9, 2021 | No Comments

Bike Lane Uprising follower: Recently I’ve been frustrated and scared riding in Chicago
Illinois transit projects, including 606 extension, get $300M in federal transportation bill (Crain’s)
CTA unveils rendering for new State and Lake train station (ABC)
CTA moving 127-year-old Lakeview apartment building as part of Belmont Flyover project (Tribune)
1 dead, 2 hurt after police chase ends in multi-vehicle crash in Northwest Indiana (NBC)
Man arrested for shooting at CTA bus after being denied entry for refusal to wear mask (CBS)
43rd Street pedestrian bridge is being demolished today to make way for ADA accessible span (Block Club)
More powerful, more visible, sleeker Divvy bikes will be coming to the fleet this fall (Time Out)
Bike the Drive returns on September 5 (NBC)

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An outbound Union Pacific North line train leaves Rogers Park station. Photo: Igor Studenkov

A bittersweet look back at 12 months of free Metra Union Pacific line rides

By Igor Studenkov | Jun 8, 2021 | No Comments

Union Pacific's refusal to collect fares during COVID cost Metra some $1M a month, but it opened up new options for affordable – or free – transit exploration.

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