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Second Lake Calumet Bike Network Study ride discussed efforts to improve cycling connections for Roseland and Pullman
Once again, the goal was to get input from riders about how to improve bike safety in the area.
September 27, 2023
What should we do about Wells Street?
Streetsblog readers offer ideas for building protected bike lanes on Wells Street on the Near North Side, especially in delivery truck-clogged Old Town
September 26, 2023
Chicago’s e-scooter program is zooming ahead, but equity gaps remain
The city’s e-scooters are seeing increased use, but ridership lags in the city’s Black and Brown neighborhoods
August 25, 2023
County, CDOT hosted bike ride to look at the strengths and weaknesses of SE Side bike infrastructure
Feedback from the ride and an online survey will be used for the Lake Calumet Bike Network Study.
August 23, 2023
16 organizations sign letter to Mayor Johnson calling for a “a bold and visionary” CDOT chief
It's great to see a letter noting that while Gia Biagi helped create a safer, more equitable transportation system, the next CDOT chief must take larger steps in that direction.
August 7, 2023
Exit interview: Outgoing CDOT chief Gia Biagi discusses her tenure as transportation chief
Biagi said the Lightfoot administration deserves credit for over 1,000 pedestrian safety upgrades at intersections, and making infrastructure planning more equitable.
August 2, 2023
See ya, Gia! Sustainable transportation advocates weigh in on departing CDOT chief Gia Biagi’s legacy
It appears many Streetsblog readers don't feel Biagi was bad at her job, but wish she'd had more freedom to take bold action.
August 1, 2023
CDOT just installed a Neighborhood Greenway on Wellington in Avondale. Why did it happen 6 years after the alder asked for it?
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) submitted a request for the greenway in 2017, but says CDOT didn't take action until he helped them with other bike lane projects.
July 27, 2023
As usual, People for Bikes’ rock-bottom Chicago ranking is silly. But pushing us to lower speed limits and build a citywide protected bike lane network makes sense.
Another year, another flawed report from the advocacy group People for Bikes rating Chicago as one of the very worst big American cities for biking.
July 20, 2023
CDOT explains how new TDM requirements will impact future developments
On Tuesday, the Chicago Department of Transportation hosted a webinar providing an overview and guidelines for compliance with Travel Demand Study and Management Plan (TDM) Requirements.
July 13, 2023
