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Eyes on the Street: CDOT “hardens” left turns on Ashland with speed bumps and bollards
Hopefully the new infrastructure will result in higher rates of motorists yielding to pedestrians, as CDOT says was the case on State, and fewer crashes.
September 16, 2022
Big support for protected bike lanes at Clark Street Crossroad planning workshop
Stakeholders of Clark Street between Montrose and Foster gathered to give input on the future of the corridor. Topics ranged from transportation, housing type, building facades, and place making opportunities.
July 25, 2022
Ordinance would require walk/bike/transit upgrades whenever streets are repaved
The goal of the legislation is to ensure that every time CDOT repaves a street, rather than simply restriping it the same way as before, it prioritizes the needs of people walking, biking, and riding transit.
July 7, 2022
Here are the details on new curb-protected lanes on Clark between Irving to Montrose
The plan for Clark between Irving Park and Montrose includes concrete curb-protected bike lanes, bus boarding islands, and a lower speed limit.
July 1, 2022
Concrete-protected lanes are coming to Clark St. from Irving to Montrose, maybe further
47th Ward alderman hopes to also get bikeways installed north of Montrose as part of the Clark Street Crossroads planning process.
June 20, 2022
At huge rally, demands for safe streets: “Let two beautiful souls, Rafi and Lily, guide us.”
"This is our home... where we should be able to raise our families, where anyone can take a stroll, a bike ride, or ride their scooter without fearing the worst," said Rafi Cardenas' father at the demonstration. "It is evident that our streets are not safe."
June 13, 2022
Neighbors give a thumbs-up to Leland Greenway plan, including possible raised bike lane
CDOT held its second public meeting on the Leland Greenway. The proposed design for the greenway was presented and members of the public are encouraged to submit feedback over the next two weeks.
January 19, 2022
Courier proposes Neighborhood Greenway on Belle Plaine for ghost kitchen access
A Streetsblog reader proposes a new greenway in the 47th ward
October 1, 2021
Leland Slow Street reopens, and two more routes are opening in the 5th Ward tomorrow
Once the sun comes out, we'll surely see lots of people, including plenty of families and kids, enjoying these safer, traffic calmed streets again.
May 27, 2021
47th Ward bike drive kicks off today in conjunction with the Leland Slow Street reopening
Redistributing gently used bikes will help ensure that as many Chicago young people as possible can enjoy the benefits of biking this summer.
May 27, 2021
