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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

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

CDOT: Leavitt greenway will be an important new low-stress street connection

On Monday evening, CDOT staff and reps from the 32nd, 40th, and 47th ward offices presented details for the planned Leavitt Street Neighborhood Greenway project.

July 12, 2023

Residents turn out in force to support upcoming protected bike lanes on Milwaukee Ave. in West Town/Logan

A huge crowd turned out at the Bucktown-Wicker Park library on Monday for the Chicago Department of Transportation’s public meeting about new protected bike lanes planned for Milwaukee Avenue.

June 29, 2023

Help support building robust protected bike lanes on Grand Avenue in West Town

This evening, Wednesday, June 28, 5:30 p.m. at Smith Park, 2526 W. Grand Ave., CDOT and Ald. Villegas will host a follow-up meeting on the Grand Avenue Complete Streets project.

June 28, 2023

Thursday’s Chicago Mobility Collaborative respectfully discussed multiple issues

All in all, the CMC meeting was an event where attendees could share diverse perspectives on traffic safety matters in a constructive way.

June 27, 2023

Open house on proposed new Milwaukee PBLs on 6/26, “Small but loud anti-bike crowd have been raising hell”

There's no excuse for not building protected more bike lanes on Milwaukee Avenue in order to prevent future fatalities.

June 21, 2023