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Renderings of Redefine the Drive an ambitious vision for improving public space
Drawings of potential changes were posted on the Redefine the Drive website, many which are various views of a dramatically transformed Oak Street beach and new green space.
March 31, 2023
For second time in less than a year, another Divvy price hike quietly kicked in this month
Today the Chicago Department of Transportation put out a press release about the new Chicago Cycling Strategy plan, "outlining a community-driven approach to expanding Chicago’s bike network and creating a more equitable, safe, and inviting city for cycling." Streetsblog will take a closer look at that document soon.
March 29, 2023
Video killed the bicycle lane: Advocates, officials intervene after TV crew blocks PBL
People biking to or from Loop Thursday morning on the Dearborn Avenue two-way protected bike lane, downtown's busiest bikeway, had a nasty surprise.
March 10, 2023
Líderes Latines de Transporte de Chicago: Romina Castillo
SBC está entrevistando a líderes locales y latinos del transporte en un esfuerzo por reconocer la diversidad, las contribuciones y la presencia de personas que han ayudado y continúan dando forma al transporte en Chicago.
February 9, 2023
Chicago Latine Transportation Leaders: Romina Castillo
Streetsblog Chicago is interviewing local Latine transportation leaders in an effort to recognize the diversity, contributions and the presence of people who have helped and continue to shape transportation in Chicago.
February 9, 2023
Eyes on the street: Raised bike lanes are taking shape on Wells-Wentworth Connector
For the past four years, the city of Chicago has constructing the Wells-Wentworth Connector, a new road to link Chinatown with the upcoming The 78 megadevelopment and the South Loop.
February 9, 2023
It shouldn’t take high-profile traffic deaths to make IDOT stop blocking safety infrastructure
Yesterday IDOT reached an agreement with CDOT that essentially means the state will stop vetoing proposals for safety improvements at the intersections of state- and city-controlled roadways.
January 18, 2023
A reckless driver killed Divvy rider Gerardo Marciales. Another one destroyed his ghost bike.
Less than a year after his death, another reckless motorist on the drive crashed into the light pole Marciales' ghost bike memorial was chained to, demolishing the shrine.
January 12, 2023
Good news! CDOT and Lyft indicate non-electric Divvies won’t be phased out
It looks like in the future Divvy users won't have to worry about having the no more blue bikes blues.
January 11, 2023
Newly reopened Webster bridge has a more bikable solid deck, but no bike lanes
Ideally, any time a bridge is renovated it should get protected bike lanes, but unfortunately Webster only got "sharrow" shared-lane markings.
December 23, 2022
