Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about IDOT

The intersection of Diversey and Albany, looking north, as it appeared in May 2019. The crosswalks have reportedly faded since then. Image: Google Maps

Logan pedestrian fatality highlights how IDOT control of Chicago streets makes us less safe

By John Greenfield | Apr 13, 2021 | No Comments

This horrifying incident has laid bare how the Illinois Department of Transportation having final say on changes to many Chicago streets makes our city more dangerous.

The aftermath of a crash in Woodlwan. Photo: Eric Allix Rogers

Chicagoland streets are getting deadlier. Can a new Regional Traffic Safety Agenda fix it?

By Courtney Cobbs | Feb 8, 2021 | No Comments

Data analyzed by CMAP shows that the number of traffic fatalities trended upwards during the 2010. The agency is working on a new plan to reduce crashes.

The Prairie Path north of Butterfield Road, looking north. Image: Google Maps

Here’s what we should do to actually make the Illinois Prairie Path safer in Hillside

By John Greenfield | Jan 8, 2021 | No Comments

Both IDOT's plan to reroute the trail, and village trustee hopeful Roger Romanelli's counter-proposal, have shortcomings.

Hillside Neighbors press conference in November at Roger Romanelli's (center) home, with mayoral candidate Gwen Amber and trustee candidate Dan Adams. Note that, unlike what Romanelli and Adams are demonstrating here, face masks should be worn over both the nose and mouth. Photo: Igor Studenkov

Ashland BRT NIMBY Roger Romanelli is fighting IDOT’s plan to relocate the Prairie Path

By Igor Studenkov | Jan 5, 2021 | No Comments

Romanelli, who helped kill Chicago's plan for bus rapid transit, is now trying to do the same thing with an Illinois Department of Transportation proposal to relocate a section of the Prairie Path.

Better Streets launches campaign to force LSD planners back to the drawing board

By John Greenfield | Oct 23, 2020 | No Comments

"We don’t have to repeat mistakes of the past -- we have the power to design our own future," they say

Here are new ways to provide input on N. LSD plan, including need for bus lanes

By Jessica Papanek | Sep 29, 2020 | No Comments

More advocacy is needed to keep the drive from being rebuilt in a way that maintains the car-centric status quo.

A rendering of Lake Shore Drive with mixed-traffic lanes converted to dedicated bus lanes. Image: IDOT

LSD bus lanes are back on the table: We’ve won a battle, now let’s win the war

By John Greenfield | Aug 3, 2020 | No Comments

If we're going to address the climate crisis and promote a more equitable transportation system, we need to pressure local officials to take bold action to improve transit.

Unacceptable: Leaders essentially nix bus-only lane option from North LSD Plan

By Jessica Papanek | Jun 17, 2020 | No Comments

That doesn't mean that an efficient, equitable LSD remix is a lost cause, but rather that we're going to have to fight harder to achieve that goal.

A George Floyd protest on Michigan Avenue last Saturday. Photo: John Greenfield

During pandemic, protests, IL congressional reps call for equitable transportation funding

By John Greenfield | Jun 10, 2020 | No Comments

It's good to see that local congressional reps understand that these unprecedented times call for a new state transportation paradigm, not just the inequitable, car-centric status quo. Let's hope IDOT gets the message.

Potential access ramp layout for center-running bus lanes. Image: IDOT

Bus-only lanes are needed on North LSD. Here are some possible scenarios.

By Jessica Papanek | Apr 1, 2020 | No Comments

More advocacy is needed to make sure we don't wind up with a car-centric North Lake Shore Drive redesign.

Rendering of the Quad Cities Amtrak station in Moline, Illinois, including a skyway to a Quad Cities MetroLINK bus facility.

It’s no Cheap Trick: Amtrak service to Rockford and the Quad Cities is on the horizon

By John Greenfield | Feb 11, 2020 | No Comments

IDOT confirmed that negotiations are underway for 2 daily roundtrips to the Quad Cities; environmental work is needed for the Rockford route.

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