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Scheinfeld on the Chicago Riverwalk. Photo: CDOT

Outgoing Transportation Chief Rebekah Scheinfeld Discusses Her Drama-Free Tenure

By John Greenfield | May 20, 2019 | 11 Comments

While her predecessor Gabe Klein was famous for his bold initiatives, Scheinfeld also accomplished a number of big projects during her time at CDOT.

Test-riding a scooter in Chicago. Image: WTTW

Geofencing Will Stop Scooters If Users Leave the Pilot Zone

By Lynda Lopez | May 15, 2019 | 2 Comments

At last week's Mayor's Pedestrian Advisory Council meeting, city officials discussed other details of the upcoming scooter pilot.

An online ad from the Pump the Brakes campaign.

Uber/JUMP Launches a Misleading Campaign to Sink the Lyft/Divvy Deal

By John Greenfield | Mar 25, 2019 | 17 Comments

Uber claims letting Lyft have a monopoly on bike-share leaves its $450 million counter-offer on the table, but Chicago would only get that money if Uber got the monopoly.

The 43rd Street bike/ped bridge, which opened in December. Photo: CDOT

CDOT Chief Touts Rahm Emanuel’s Transportation Wins at Active Trans Gala

By John Greenfield | Mar 9, 2019 | 2 Comments

The gala honored honored local nonprofits, businesses and people that have made a significant impact on biking, walking and transit in the region.

Artist's rendering of the tunnel that Musk hopes to burrow under Chicago. Illustration: Jonathan Roth

CDOT Assures Us They’re Not Seeking Federal Funding for the O’Hare Express

By John Greenfield | Feb 4, 2019 | 3 Comments

A CDOT rep says that the department's goal of getting the project in Chicago's regional plan is merely to facilitate the environmental review process.

One Little Victory: CDOT Installs Posts to Deter Parking in Washington Bike Lane

By John Greenfield | Jan 18, 2019 | 8 Comments

It just goes to show, if you want to keep your local bikeway in good shape, it can’t hurt to set up a Twitter account for it. In recent years folks have been tweeting on behalf of the Dearborn, Clinton, and Halsted bike lanes, drawing attention to issues such as illegal parking and poor snow […]

The Kinzie bike lane, as it appeared two days after last week's snowstorm. Photo: Lindsay Banks Bayley

Blizzard of DOT: Transpo Officials Provide Deets on Bike Lane Plowing Protocols

By John Greenfield | Dec 5, 2018 | 10 Comments

CDOT explains when and how they plow protected lane, and what you should do when you encounter blockages.

After a 2016 Slump, 2017 Was Divvy’s Most Profitable Year Ever

By John Greenfield | Dec 4, 2018 | 2 Comments

While the system still lost money on operations, it still turned a $3.37 million profit for the city overall thanks to station ad revenue and Blue Cross Blue Shield sponsorship money.

Divvying up the Blame: City Emails Show Why Chicago Lost 500+ Bike-Share Cycles

By John Greenfield | Sep 25, 2018 | 5 Comments

An email exchange between CDOT and the bike and station manufacturer indicates the theft problem was caused by the short-sighted decision to remove a key part from the docks.

The station access elements are highlighted in this rendering. CDOT/Perkins & Will

City Should Raise Priority of Using Damen Green Line Station to Prime Good Land Use

By Steven Vance | Aug 15, 2018 | 27 Comments

When I first saw the design for the new Green Line station at Damen Avenue on the Lake Street branch, I became worried that the station didn’t have an entrance providing access to the westbound platform. Several of the other stations on the branch to city’s West Side and Oak Park have entrances on both […]

The best scenario for the drive: Convert two of the existing mixed-traffic lanes to bus-only corridors.

Advocate For Adding Bus Lanes to North Lake Shore Drive Without Widening the Highway

By Steven Vance | Aug 2, 2018 | 44 Comments

The most sustainable option, converting existing traffic lanes to bus-only, is still on the table. But it's not going to happen unless residents voice support for it.

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