Josh Mark
Top Categories
47th Ward residents can vote for raised crosswalks, accessible ped signals, and artwork in PB election produced by local youth
It's that time of year again. On Friday, the 47th Ward, the North Side district represented by Ald. Matt Martin, launched its annual participatory budgeting voting process. PB elections let residents help determine how to spend a ward's $1.5 million a year in discretionary "menu" money for infrastructure projects.
January 11, 2025
Miracle on Ashland Avenue: Despite past pushback from neighbors, bus line will be extended north to Ravenswood Metra
The route will run for about a mile north of Irving, opening up new commuting options and making it easier to access more jobs and businesses.
May 27, 2024
Western Avenue alders revived Chicago’s BRT dream. How can we stop NIMBYs from killing it again?
We've been down this road before. But the chief of staff for Ald. Matt Martin (47th), a leader of the new campaign, says times have changed since the Ashland BRT proposal was shelved.
May 23, 2024
47th Ward confirms Leland Greenway west of Clark isn’t happening this year, promises it will get built in 2024
There's no question that Ald. Matt Martin (47th) is one of the City Counci's most outspoken advocates for safe bicycling infrastructure. Heck, the man's Twitter bio literally says "Build Protected Bike Lanes."
December 28, 2023
Patience is a virtue: Parking situation on Clark PBLs between Montrose and Berteau is a hassle right now, but will soon improve
It appears that in the future we can expect 3-D infrastructure, not just paint, any time CDOT says they're installing protected bike lanes.
November 27, 2023
Martin’s ordinance to require walk/bike/transit upgrades in projects gets vote Friday
The goal ofd Ald. Matt Martin's ordinance is to ensure that all CDOT repaving and streetscape projects prioritize safe and efficient sustainable transportation.
March 2, 2023
Concrete-protected lanes are coming to Clark St. from Irving to Montrose, maybe further
47th Ward alderman hopes to also get bikeways installed north of Montrose as part of the Clark Street Crossroads planning process.
June 20, 2022
Lots of walk/bike improvements are on deck for the 47th Ward this year
Even if the Leland Greenway doesn't get built, it's going to be a busy year for bike and pedestrian projects in the 47th Ward.
May 21, 2021
New Maplewood / Campbell bikeways are a youth-driven participatory budgeting project
The Youth Council from Waters Elementary, including student aged 8-12, proposed the project.
November 2, 2020
