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Archer NIMBY Claudia Zuno, an ally of Trump apologists Urban Center and Ald. Lopez, is running for alder, with a plan to “Remove obstructive bike lanes”
Plus a walk down Archer is a reminder that utility line construction is a major factor in the traffic congestion that Safe Street opponents are solely blaming on bike lanes.
February 17, 2026
Round 7 of Archer rallies: Video proves that, like NBC, ABC made a conscious decision to omit project boosters from its coverage of NIMBYs
Do you remember what I said last week about the recent competing weekly rallies of opponents and supporters of the Archer Avenue traffic safety project in Brighton Park?
January 20, 2026
Round 6 of the Archer Avenue rallies: A closer look at Archer and Kedzie, and Urban Center’s previously disgraced CEO chimes in on our Facebook post.
Still more television silence from NBC Chicago
January 14, 2026
Round 3 of dueling Archer rallies: Almost all of the dozens of project supporters said they live on the SW Side. Opponents declined interviews.
If you're a sustainable transportation reporter and advocate like me, always looking for important and interesting stories about livable streets issues, the Archer Avenue traffic safety project debate is the gift that keeps on giving.
December 23, 2025
Round 2 of the dueling Archer rallies: Brighton Park road upgrades draw praise from nearby residents, citing traffic safety improvements
During last week's dueling rallies against and for the Archer Avenue traffic safety project in in front of the 12th Ward office in Brighton Park, there were two or three times as many opponents as proponents. But at last Monday's installment of the weekly event, there were two or three times as many project supporters as detractors.
December 17, 2025