Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about CDOT

Various types of bike-share currently available in Washington D.C. Not shown: Jump. Photo: David Alpert, Greater, Greater Washington

Released Emails Reveal CDOT’s Thoughts on Pros and Cons of Dockless Bike-Share

By John Greenfield | Dec 9, 2017 | 19 Comments

The correspondence, which Streetsblog Chicago acquired via a Freedom of Information Act request, includes discussion of DoBi chaos in China and shady dealings by operators in the U.S.

The time it takes for everyone to get on the bus can sometimes take up 20 percent of the bus's travel time. Photo: Anne Evans

Upgrades to These Six Bus Routes Would Improve Transit Citywide

By Steven Vance | Nov 17, 2017 | 16 Comments

The Active Transportation Alliance proposed infrastructure upgrades for six specific routes across Chicago.

Narrow platforms on the State/Lake. Photo: Stephanie Barto

State/Lake ‘L’ Station Will Become Wheelchair-Friendly

By Steven Vance | Oct 12, 2017 | 8 Comments

Elevators that will create an accessible transfer to the Lake Street Red Line subway station, located directly below.

Workers complete Phase I of the flyover, between Ohio Street and the Ogden Slip. Photo: John Greenfield

Official: Reilly Jumped the Gun on Navy Pier Flyover Work

By John Greenfield | Oct 10, 2017 | 10 Comments

A recent announcement by downtown alderman Brendan Reilly that the second phase of Navy Pier Flyover construction was about to begin was premature, according to a city official. In an email to residents on Friday, Reilly stated that Phase II of the $60 million bike/ped bridge, the section between the Ogden Slip and the Chicago […]

A recycling truck in an alley near Randolph and Michigan last week. Photo: John Greenfield

2017 Has Been a Deadly Year for Pedestrians, With 27 Fatalities So Far

By John Greenfield | Aug 14, 2017 | 1 Comment

This year Chicago had seen 27 pedestrian fatalities as of July 31 -- a 30 percent increase over the recent average for this time of year.

A semi-truck trailer passes a truck blocking the bike lane on a heavy bike route

Vision Zero Strategy to Require Side Guards on Some Trucks Might Have Small Effect

By Steven Vance | Jun 29, 2017 | 6 Comments

A new ordinance was introduced to Chicago City Council yesterday that would require new safety-enhancing equipment on its contractors' vehicles, one of the recommendations in the Vision Zero Action Plan.

The new bike lanes replaced excess travel lanes on Harrison. Photos: Google Street View, Kevin Monahan.

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Eyes on the Street: New Bike Lanes and Mid-Block Crossing on Harrison by UIC

By John Greenfield | May 17, 2017 | 11 Comments

The Chicago Department of Transportation recently installed new buffered bike lanes on a 0.75-mile stretch of Harrison between Halsted and Loomis next to UIC and Little Italy as part of a water main project.

North/Damen/Milwaukee during yesterday's PM rush hour. Photo: John Greenfield

North/Damen Overhaul Could Add Crosswalk, Legalize “6 Corners Shuffle” Bike Move

By John Greenfield | May 10, 2017 | 1 Comment

Last night some 90 residents turned out for a community meeting where the Chicago Department of Transportation presented plans for short-term, forward-thinking improvements to the intersection that will make it safer for all road users.