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The aftermath of the crash. Image: CBS Chicago

Girl, 14, struck in Auburn Gresham is 2nd person killed at a Chicago bus stop this year

By John Greenfield | Aug 8, 2022 | No Comments

Update 8/9/22: According to police, the Mercedes driver has been cited for running a red light, failure to reduce speed to prevent a crash, and operating an uninsured vehicle. Last May a BMW driver fatally struck Concepcion Lopez, 82 while she waited for CTA bus in a shelter on the 2100 block of West Peterson Avenue […]

The scenario where there would still be a travel lane on Catalpa for drivers, and the version with full pedestrianization. Photo: Carl Beien

Will Catalpa in Andersonville get a watered-down half-measure, or a vibrant pedestrian space?

By Carl Beien | Aug 8, 2022 | No Comments

If Catapla is narrowed but still open to drivers, people using the remaining pedestrian space would still have to deal with the danger, sight, sound, and fumes of cars.

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Today’s Headlines for Monday, August 8

By John Greenfield | Aug 8, 2022 | No Comments

Girl, 14, waiting at 79th bus stop killed, 3 injured after Mercedes driver runs red, striking a Jeep (ABC) Father dies days after wrong-way driver struck van he was driving in McHenry County, killing his family (NBC) 17-year-old girl in critical condition after striking tree near Diversey/Ashland in Lakeview (CBS) After Diuntel Moon, 29, fatally […]

Striping the Berwyn Greenway. Photo: CDOT

The Berwyn Greenway in Lincoln Square is an upgrade, but more traffic calming is needed

By Courtney Cobbs | Aug 7, 2022 | No Comments

The greenway includes a contraflow bike lane, facilitating two-way bike traffic between the Chicago River and Western Avenue.

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The Problem With EV ‘Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems’ That No One Is Talking About

By Kea Wilson | Aug 5, 2022 | No Comments

The debate over how to make electric vehicles loud enough for non-drivers to hear them is missing critical considerations about the disparate impact of noise pollution in poor communities.

The Lucy Gonzalez Parsons apartments next to the Logan Blue Line stop. Photo: Steven Vance

Parsons Apartments affordable TOD developer Bickerdike will build new eTOD at City Lit site

By Courtney Cobbs | Aug 5, 2022 | No Comments

Logan Square has been seen a symbol of gentrification within Chicago. To help slow the tide of displacement, new affordable housing developments have been proposed. Read more learn about a new housing development near the Logan Square Blue Line.

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Today’s Headlines for Friday, August 5

By John Greenfield | Aug 5, 2022 | No Comments

Sun-Times interviews man who fought back against 6 CTA robbers, reports violent transit crime is at a decade high Contrary to initial reports, driver of South Bend Congressional rep Jackie Walorski’s SUV caused deadly crash (CBS) Crystal Lake crash: Driver who plowed into home unable to communicate due to injuries, police say (ABC) Letter: “Diesel […]

A Divvy station in Chicago's Grand Crossing neighborhood. While the blue non-electric bikes don't carry per-minute use charges, in many outlying neighborhoods only the electric bikes are available. Photo: John Greenfield

La Spata’s resolution turns up heat on CDOT, Divvy to address pricing equity issues

By John Greenfield | Aug 4, 2022 | No Comments

Divvy is a fantastic sustainable transportation system, but it's not only crucial that it stays solvent, it also needs to be accessible to Chicagoans in all parts of the city, from all walks of life.

The Ainslie Art Plaza in Lincoln Square, before a reckless driver destroyed it. Photo: John Greenfield

Driver destroys Ainslie Art Plaza, 10 more POP! Plazas across the city announced

By John Greenfield | Aug 4, 2022 | No Comments

There's been some bad news and some good news about pedestrian plazas in Chicago this week. Let's take a look at these developments.