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The U. of C. has made progress in reducing car use. So why is it building a giant garage?
The University of Chicago has made progress on decreasing driving. Why is it building a new parking garage while also committing to reducing transportation-related greenhouse emissions?
April 26, 2022
South Siders weigh in on Slow Streets
Some neighbors like the pedestrian-friendly streets, while others seem unclear on the concept, which indicates that more outreach about how Slow Streets work is needed.
August 18, 2020
After backlash from cyclists, Ald. King dropped plan to downgrade the Drexel bike lanes
King proposed allowing car parking along the boulevard's median, with would have relocated the bike lane back into the door zone.
December 6, 2019
Most meeting attendees opposed King’s plan to turn Drexel bikeways into car parking
Less than a year ago CDOT moved the Drexel bike lanes next to the grassy median to make them safer. Now Alderman Sophia King is proposing to move them back and create new parking lanes by the median.
October 17, 2019
Series of Attacks on Cyclists on the South Lakefront Trail
Several cyclists have been approached from behind on the Lakefront Trail in Kenwood, pulled off their bikes and robbed in early April.
April 11, 2019
Good News: A Non-Awful Layout Was Chosen for the New Drexel Boulevard Bike Lanes
Residents sensibly voted for the street layout that made the street safer, rather than more car-centric, less safe, and less attractive.
September 28, 2018
CDOT Proposes Bike Upgrades for Drexel, But Some Folks Want More Car Parking Instead
Should Drexel get dooring-free bike lanes, or additional parking lanes? The second option would cost the city an extra $230K.
May 25, 2018
SUV Driver Fatally Struck Xiang He, 75, in Kenwood Earlier This Month
The driver was cited for failure to exercise due care for a pedestrian in the roadway, according to police.
July 25, 2017
