Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about 47th Ward

Santiago took advantage of the car-free drive this morning to teach his daughter Amelia how to ride a bike, while his son José cruised around in circles. Their mother Pamela and dog Chiple also joined in on the fun. Photo: Michael Burton

Eyes on the street: Families take advantage of Humboldt Park’s car-free ring road

By John Greenfield | May 22, 2020 | No Comments

Imagine what it would be like if residents could walk, jog, and bike with young children on streets all over the city, with plenty of room for safety.

Ghost bike memorial to fallen cyclist Carla Aiello. Photo: Tom Limon

Chicago Ride of Silence honored fallen riders with an online memorial ceremony

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli | May 22, 2020 | No Comments

The event remembered the five people killed while biking in Chicago in the past year.

UIC infectious disease chief: It’s safe to walk, bike with non-household members

By Sharon Hoyer | May 21, 2020 | No Comments

"If both people are wearing masks the chance of infection is quite low... As long as you socially distance, you can be with friends and family.”

A Metra train viewed from the Cermak-Chinatown Red Line platform. Photo: Jonathan Lee

Uncharted territory: RTA leaders discuss how Chicago transit will survive COVID-19

By Igor Studenkov | May 21, 2020 | No Comments

How with the CTA, Pace, and Metra transport more people to work when the state reopens, while maintaining social distance, with a lot less money? That remains to be seen.

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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, May 21

By John Greenfield | May 21, 2020 | No Comments

Courtney discusses Chicago’s open streets movement with Fox Chicago Active Trans hopes to raise $60K starting with its first-ever Giving Day tomorrow 5/22 Outdoor seating OK at IL restaurants after 5/29, hopefully not in “bus lanes and bike lanes” (Block Club) To draw back riders, Metra offers $10 daily pass (Tribune) Man, 51, cuts and […]

To maintain social distance while the Lakefront Trail is closed, a father pushes his child in a jogging stroller in the street on Inner Lake Shore Drive. Photo: John Greenfield

CARA floats a great plan to reopen the Lakefront Trail — with one major drawback

By John Greenfield | May 21, 2020 | No Comments

If a compromise could be worked out to accommodate PM rush bike commuters, the running association's strong plan would become even stronger.

A Slow Street in Portland. Photo: Jonathan Maus, Bike Portland

How do we make sure that open streets are truly open for everyone?

By Courtney Cobbs | May 20, 2020 | No Comments

A discussion hosted by The Untokening collective looked at why over-policing and other social justice issues must be considered when planning walk/bike interventions during the pandemic.

Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, May 20

By John Greenfield | May 20, 2020 | No Comments

Tribune editorial calls on Lightfoot to reopen the lakefront with safety measures CARA launches a petition to safely reopening the Lakefront Trail and other paths Ald. Martin launches map where neighbors can highlight crowding on sidewalks (Block Club) Bus driver becomes 5th CTA employee to die from COVID-19 (ABC) $200K bail for driver charged with killing […]

A Seattle social distancing Ambassador. Photo: Seattle Parks and Recreation

Experts agree: Seattle-style park tactics can be a solution for safely reopening the lakefront

By James Porter | May 19, 2020 | No Comments

Everyone from Mayor Lightfoot to the Chicago Area Runners Association is on the same page: Social Distancing Ambassadors and other strategies can keep park users safe.