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Car-centric thinking was no match for Ald. Andre Vasquez at meeting on making Francisco Ave. safer
Update 12/21/23, 1:15 PM: In response to this article, Ald. Vasquez stated on Twitter that, since the goal of this project is improved safety, the 40th Ward and CDOT will continue monitoring the reversal of the 4800 block of North Francisco Avenue. They'll keep an eye out for any new issues that may arise at the intersection of Frnacisco and Aislie avenues, such as the potential for head-on collisions, which some constituents have voiced concern about. If deemed necessary, the ward and CDOT will potentially make changes to the design, such as reversing the direction of this block once again.
December 20, 2023
Why would the safe streets plan for Francisco between Lawrence and Ainslie be eliminated?
A critical planned safe streets improvement is at risk of being cancelled by Ald. Andre Vasquez, who's usually a safe streets supporter
November 22, 2023
At annual gathering, Better Streets Chicago unveils new Community Blocks campaign, inspired by Barcelona’s Superblocks
Advocates showed up in force to support the grassroots organization, which promotes safe, accessible, and equitable street design for all residents.
November 10, 2023
Bicycle-friendly politicians showed up in force for Bike Lane Uprising’s packed 6th anniversary fundraiser
Lawmakers Kelly Cassidy, Andre Vasquez, and Kam Buckner, plus BLU founder Christina Whitehouse, thanked the advocates present for their efforts to make cycling safer.
September 29, 2023
Politicians and activists say Dorval Carter should be replaced, CTA responds
Records show Carter has barely ridden the CTA in the past two years, when conditions have declined. Should he keep his job?
August 1, 2023
Yeesh! Drivers crashed into Ainslie Art Plaza (again!) and Manor Greenway island
When the city installs nice things for bike riders and pedestrians, reckless drivers often destroy them. That happened twice within the last couple of days in two different locations in the 40th Ward.
January 2, 2023
Passage of bike lane towing ordinance honors children lost to traffic violence this year
Hopefully it's some comfort to the families of kids who were lost to traffic violence this year, that their stories helped bring about change that could prevent others from experiencing that kind of heartbreak.
December 15, 2022
Lawrence streetscape includes contraflow bike lane to access North Shore Channel Trail
While it's a bummer that biking on Lawrence itself won't be improved as part of the streetscape project, we can look forward to the nearby Leland Greenway opening next year.
December 14, 2022
Vasquez’s ordinance to allow towing of bike lane blockers gets final vote next Wednesday
While the ordinance looks very likely to pass next week, it couldn't hurt to contact your local alder and let them know you support this commonsense law to help prevent future heartbreak.
December 8, 2022
Work has finally started to make Clark in Edgewater truly bikeable
There's reason to optimistic that the Clark Street protected bike lanes in Edgewater may finally live up to their potential to be a safe, comfortable cycling route, with perks for pedestrians and bus riders as well.
December 6, 2022
