Ald. Matt Martin

There was backlash when CDOT proposed parking conversions for protected lanes on Clark in Uptown. But the end product offers reason for optimism in Brighton Park.

In a recent post, SBC contributor Richard Day argued that it's time to move past rejoicing in the passage of the robust transit reform and funding bill that will save local bus and train service, and start getting to work on optimizing the win. "This is the last, best chance we have to deliver the sort of transformative transit system the region deserves," he noted. "We can’t afford to waste it."

The program, sponsored by Ald. Matt Martin (47th), and researched by Police District Council members, could start as early as this winter.

There's a thunderstorm in Chicago as I type this, but this Sunday, June 22, will be sunny and clear, great conditions for turning parking space into people space. That's what happening at the first of three monthly Berenice Bash pop-up events this summer, taking place from noon to 4 p.m.at a City-owned parking lot at the northwest corner of Berenice (3830 N.) and Lincoln avenues in North Center.

Will Ashland opponents try to kill the plan at Wednesday's Transportation committee meeting? And ATA and CTAction respond to the transit agency's bus network plans.

The CTA provided details on why this particular route was chosen, how it will operate, and how many car parking spots will be converted to bus stops.