Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Humboldt Park

This shuttered CVS store on near Central Park/Division/Grand would be a great spot for a new Metra station and equitable TOD. Image: Google Maps

Building a Metra infill station in Humboldt Park would create job, housing opportunities

By Steven Vance | Feb 28, 2020 | No Comments

New infill stations in Chicago neighborhoods like Humboldt could take advantage of the Metra's regional reach, and fill in gaps in CTA service.

The bike parade at the 2015 Chicago Tour de Fat. Photo: West Town Bikes

“Chicago Bike Revolution” Fest on 9/7 Will Support West Town’s Bike Ed Programs

By John Greenfield | Aug 27, 2019 | 2 Comments

This year's festival in Humboldt Park, sponsored by Revolution Brewing, will featuring totally home-grown bikes, bands, and beer.

The intersection of 65th Street and Kedzie Avenue. Image: Google Maps

Car Driver, Dirt Bike Rider Fatally Struck Pedestrians in Chicago Lawn, Humboldt Park

By John Greenfield | Jul 22, 2019 | No Comments

18 pedestrians have been fatally struck on Chicago Streets so far this year.

Ride-hailing drivers often park in bike lanes downtown, the most common place for trips to begin and end. Photo via Bike Lane Uprising.

The Most Common Chicago Ride-Hailing Trip Is a 1-Mile Hop From River North to the Loop

By Steven Vance and John Greenfield | Apr 18, 2019 | 25 Comments

The most common types of ride-hailing trips are short, downtown jaunts, many of which could easily be done by more sustainable modes.

The Division Street bike lanes in Humboldt Park. Photo: John Greenfield

A Tale of Two Communities: Views on Transportation in Humboldt Park and Evanston

By Lynda Lopez | Dec 13, 2018 | 5 Comments

A new study of attitudes towards biking, walking, and transit in these communities underscores the importance of considering local contexts when making transportation policy.

The North/Keeler intersection. Image: Google Street View

Driver Fatally Struck Teodola Rivera, 66, in Humboldt Park

By John Greenfield | Mar 26, 2018 | 2 Comments

The victim was the 5th Chicago pedestrian fatality case of 2018.

Students from a West Town Bikes after-school program. Photo: West Town Bikes

West Town Wins $28K Grant for Trail Ambassadors From Better Bike Share Partnership

By John Greenfield | Mar 5, 2018 | No Comments

West Town will recruit, hire and train 30 youth from neighborhoods bordering the Bloomingdale Trail.

The 3100 block of West Grand. Image: Google Street View

Carl Bibbs, 61, Died After a Driver Struck Him Last Month in Humboldt Park

By John Greenfield | Feb 23, 2018 | 1 Comment

Bibbs was the third Chicago pedestrian fatality of 2018.

The intersection of Augusta and Avers from the driver's perspective. Image: Google Street View

Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Cyclist Angelo Resto, 46, in Humboldt Park

By John Greenfield | Dec 15, 2017 | 1 Comment

The victim was the sixth on-street bike fatality in Chicago this year.

Youth leaders from LSNA, including Ashley Galvan Ramos, center, on the 606 during the recent demonstation. Photo: Iris Postma, LSNA

Why Transportation Advocates Should Get Behind the Affordable Housing Movement

By John Greenfield | Aug 10, 2017 | 6 Comments

We need to help make sure longtime residents get to stay in their communities to benefit from new amenities.

Jezniah Smith Honored at Ghost Bike Ceremony: “He Had a Beautiful Heart”

By Steven Vance | Jan 24, 2017 | No Comments

Dozens of family and friends of Jezniah Smith came to honor the fallen cyclists with the installation of a white-painted "ghost bike" at the crash site in Humboldt Park.

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