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You can’t bike to work on the LFT, but the Trib suggests illegally cruising LSD for fun
Sorry to be Sir Thomas Bringdown III, but unless car-free outdoor recreation isn't a viable option for you, it's irresponsible to go out driving for fun during the COVID-19 crisis
April 14, 2020
Why Pedestrianizing Jackson Park Roads Won’t Cause Carmaggedon
The Chicago Tribune recently reported that the Obama Foundation has proposed pedestrianizing stretches of the highway-like roads that run through Jackson Park, the future home of Barack Obama’s presidential library, to create a museum campus. The tone of the article, and quotes from some community members, suggest that this change would cause strangle transportation on the Southeast Side.
February 1, 2017
What’s Rush Hour Traffic Really Like at the Lincoln Hub?
There have been have been plenty of complaints in the media that the Lincoln Hub placemaking project is causing a traffic nightmare at Lincoln, Wellington, and Southport in Lakeview. The intiative was spearheaded by the local chamber of commerce in order to create safer conditions for all road users and encourage people to linger and spend money at the six-way intersection.
July 24, 2015
Survey Says: Lots of Lakeview Residents Like the Lincoln Hub
As mentioned last Friday, Streetsblog Chicago will be on vacation from July 13-17 and will resume publication of Today’s Headlines and daily articles on Monday, July 20. There may be some occasional posts next week. Have a great weekend!
July 10, 2015
Kamin on Placemaking Efforts: The Food Is Terrible, and Such Small Portions!
Et tu Blair?
July 6, 2015
Want to Measure Bike Ridership? Count People, Not Miles of Bike Lanes
National Bike Month in May results in an inevitable flurry of national press articles trumpeting bike commuting. The headlines can get pretty repetitive: "Top 10 Cities for Bicycling," "Bike To Work Rate Grows," "City Adds 10 More Miles of Bike Lanes."
June 2, 2014