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Advocates provide bikes to migrants, request help from CDOT to meet growing demand

Donation organizers say unless funds are freed up from a larger entity, bike distribution to asylum seekers is going to stay in crisis mode indefinitely.

October 2, 2023

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