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Some 100 people turned out for a ride to support CDOT’s proposal to swap parking for protected bike lanes on Clark in Uptown
Based on nameless op-eds in neighborhood news outlets, you might assume Uptown residents are dead-set against the Chicago Department of Transportation's proposal to extend the Clark Street protected bike lanes north into Uptown. I've nicknamed the project the "Uptown Extension."
March 24, 2025
Two Cheers for Ald. Vasquez: Andersonville Gets a Little More Affordable
The alderperson's charge of heart was likely at least partly due to previous prodding from Streetsblog.
February 5, 2024
After neighbors reject another TOD in Andersonville, it’s time for citywide solutions to our housing shortage
Plus, discussion of potential funding for protected lanes on Damen in the 40th Ward, where a driver killed ceramicist Don Heggemann, 59, on his bike in October
January 23, 2024
SlowStreets wants the vibrant Andersonville business strip to go car-free
SlowStreets, a new advocacy groups, aims to pedestrianize Clark Street from Forster Avenue to Catalpa Avenue in Andersonville.
October 11, 2022
Nice! Catalpa Avenue in Andersonville will be Chicago’s next permanently car-free street
It's always nice to kick off the weekend with a feel-good story of a win for livable streets.
September 23, 2022
Will Catalpa in Andersonville get a watered-down half-measure, or a vibrant pedestrian space?
If Catapla is narrowed but still open to drivers, people using the remaining pedestrian space would still have to deal with the danger, sight, sound, and fumes of cars.
August 8, 2022
Driver injuring girl and woman in Andersonville highlights need to make Ashland more ped-friendly
Andersonville is a relatively pedestrian-friendly area of the Far North Side but Ashland throws a wrench in that designation.
March 23, 2022
Clark Street Crossroads study brainstorms ways to make corridor safer, more vibrant
Clark Street between Montrose and Foster is being studied for future development. The Department of Planning and Development is engaging the community on what land use and streetscape changes they'd like to see in the area.
February 18, 2022
Rally for better bike lane maintenance planned for this Thursday 6 PM at Clark/Ridge
It took the city five days to clear snow from the Clark Street protected bike lanes in Edgewater. Conditions have improved somewhat, but a protest is planned to demand timely snow clearance from bikeways.
February 1, 2022
After lobbying from advocates, CDOT commits to better protection for Clark bike lanes
More plastic posts and curb protection are coming to Clark after weeks of consistent blockage by drivers.
December 21, 2021
