Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Far South Side

Big Marsh Is a Hit With Local Cyclists, But It’s Still Challenging to Bike There

By Anne Alt | Nov 9, 2016 | 7 Comments

Sunday’s grand opening for Big Marsh bike park and nature reserve was a long-anticipated celebration. If you’re not familiar with Big Marsh or its history, Streetsblog’s John Greenfield previously covered the plans and the challenges of accessing the site by bike. I started my day by biking to the Pullman Porter Museum to meet up […]

Due to Limited Rapid Transit the Far South Side is Dependent on Bus Service

By John Greenfield | Jul 27, 2016 | 3 Comments

[Last fall the Chicago Reader launched a new weekly transportation column written by Streetsblog Chicago editor John Greenfield. This partnership allows Streetsblog to extend the reach of our livable streets advocacy. We syndicate a portion of the column on the day it comes out online; you can read the remainder on the Reader’s website or […]