Why Lori’s Order to End Aldermanic Prerogative Is Good for Sustainable Transportation
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Too often in the past, aldermen have unfairly used their veto power to block good walking, biking, and transit projects in their wars.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about CDOT
Outgoing Transportation Chief Rebekah Scheinfeld Discusses Her Drama-Free Tenure
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While her predecessor Gabe Klein was famous for his bold initiatives, Scheinfeld also accomplished a number of big projects during her time at CDOT.
Geofencing Will Stop Scooters If Users Leave the Pilot Zone
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At last week's Mayor's Pedestrian Advisory Council meeting, city officials discussed other details of the upcoming scooter pilot.
Uber/JUMP Launches a Misleading Campaign to Sink the Lyft/Divvy Deal
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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.
CDOT Chief Touts Rahm Emanuel’s Transportation Wins at Active Trans Gala
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The gala honored honored local nonprofits, businesses and people that have made a significant impact on biking, walking and transit in the region.
CDOT Assures Us They’re Not Seeking Federal Funding for the O’Hare Express
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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
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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 […]
Blizzard of DOT: Transpo Officials Provide Deets on Bike Lane Plowing Protocols
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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
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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
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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.
City Should Raise Priority of Using Damen Green Line Station to Prime Good Land Use
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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 […]