Chicago Avenue
Evanston’s revised Chicago Avenue PBL extension proposal, which would *add* parking, should appease all but the most car-centric skeptics
December 12, 2024
Take a virtual ride on the new parking-to-PBL conversion on Milwaukee between Kedzie and California
December 5, 2024
Despite merchants’ fears, data suggests extending Evanston’s Chicago Ave. protected lane south to Howard will make the corridor safer and more prosperous
November 29, 2024
CDOT responds to previous criticisms of Chicago/Halsted plan with tweaks to make it more walk/bike/bus-friendly
The new design includes recently installed bus lanes, raised bike lanes, and a relatively bike-friendly Chicago/Halsted intersection.
June 6, 2024
No dice! Transportation advocates push back against plans for widening Chicago Avenue at future Bally’s Casino site
ATA and other advocates criticized plans to improve bus and bike access as half-measures, while saying a wider Chicago Avenue bridge would induce driving without helping sustainable modes.
January 24, 2024
“Pop-up” bus lanes on Chicago Ave. are now permanent, other upgrades planned citywide
December 9, 2022
