New Metra station proposed near Kinzie/Ashland, but it wouldn’t open until at least 2032
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The new facility could potentially serve as a stop for all four Metra lines that currently run through the neighborhood.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about CDOT
Another one bites the dust: Seminary Slow Street removed, petition launched to restore it
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"Unless we demonstrate to our leaders that the community values safe streets over driver convenience, this could be the last year of Shared Streets in Chicago."
At last! The city has inked a contract for Damen Line Green stop construction with Paschen
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Originally slated to open this year, the station probably won't be completed until at least late 2023. But, hey, better late than never.
Map: Here’s where CDOT has installed, or is currently building, bikeways this year.
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The Active Transportation Alliance has called out the lack of connectivity and the dearth of protected bike lanes in the city's plan.
CDOT announces major bikeway push, still no plans for a cohesive protected network
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Obstruction from aldermen, plus an emphasis on quantity over quality, means this plan isn't going to result in the cohesive, citywide protected bikeway network we need.
Logan Square Preservation tries to block protected lane installation, ATA rallies support
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The leader of the influential community group is trying to obstruct the safety upgrade due to a personal concern, but the Active Transportation Alliance is asking residents to voice support.
Belmont Cragin and Hermosa celebrate new Divvy stations, bikeway network
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It would be great if this approach of creating a cohesive, useful bike network all at once was implemented in every Chicago community that currently lacks one.
A closer look at CDOT’s plan to close Chicago’s transportation equity gap
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CDOT’s three-year plan maps out overarching structural changes and numerous incremental steps to make Chicago’s transportation landscape more equitable.
Let’s make Glenwood from Devon to Pratt one-way to make room for bike lanes
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Converting Glenwood to a one-way between Devon and Pratt is a promising idea to make the street more bikeable.
Eyes on the Street: Concrete protected bike lanes on Campbell in North Center
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Was putting concrete protection on a low-traffic side street a boondoggle, as some folks have argued, or is this a good project?
Divvy kicks off West Side expansion with 3,500 bikes, 107 “e-station” parking areas
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When the expansion is completed, the Divvy system will include 16,500 bikes and more than 800 stations.