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One Little Victory: CDOT Installs Posts to Deter Parking in Washington Bike Lane
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 clearance.
January 18, 2019
Blizzard of DOT: Transpo Officials Provide Deets on Bike Lane Plowing Protocols
CDOT explains when and how they plow protected lane, and what you should do when you encounter blockages.
December 5, 2018
After a 2016 Slump, 2017 Was Divvy’s Most Profitable Year Ever
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.
December 4, 2018
Divvying up the Blame: City Emails Show Why Chicago Lost 500+ Bike-Share Cycles
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.
September 25, 2018
City Should Raise Priority of Using Damen Green Line Station to Prime Good Land Use
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 sides: Ashland, Morgan, and Conservatory-Central Park Drive, to name a few.
August 15, 2018
Advocate For Adding Bus Lanes to North Lake Shore Drive Without Widening the Highway
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.
August 2, 2018
Residents Discuss Potential Equity Impacts of the Logan Traffic Circle Redesign
Neighbors want to help ensure that the improvements don't accelerate the displacement of longtime residents.
August 1, 2018
CREATE, and How the Lack of a National Infrastructure Vision Hurts Us All
Getting federal funding for the massive regional rail congestion relief project could be a struggle.
July 17, 2018
CDOT Will Install Speed Cams at 5 Locations Where Residents Requested Them
The cams have been proven to reduce crashes, and support from locals gives the city political cover to implement this often-unpopular technology.
July 3, 2018
The Case of the Missing Bike Racks: CDOT Hasn’t Installed Them Since 2016
The good news is that installation is about to start up again, with 500-1,000 racks a year for the next five years.
May 17, 2018