Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Joseph Ruta, 56, in Lakeview
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Ruta was the 20th pedestrian killed in Chicago this year.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Lakeview
Second Car Crash on the Lakefront Trail in Lakeview in Two Weeks
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This latest case is yet more evidence that additional enforcement is needed on the drive.
Eyes on the Street: The Roscoe and School/Aldine Greenways Are Ready to Ride
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The new greenways feature an unusual raised bike lane section, pedestrian improvements, and some walk signals that are accessible to people with visual impairments.
Eyes on the Street: Roscoe and School/Aldine Greenway Begins to Take Shape
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Many curb extensions are under construction on School/Aldine, and a raised bike lane at Roscoe/Broadway is also in the works.
Eyes on the Street: A City Bikeway Versus a Mellow Route
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Video clips show the advantages of choosing low-stress side street itineraries over main street biking streets.
Hit-and-Run SUV Driver Struck and Killed Dorata Cieslinska, 56, in Boystown
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This was the second pedestrian fatality on the block in less than three years.
An Update on the Belmont/Ashland/Lincoln Intersection Makeover
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The intersection redesign isn't happening anytime soon, but new lighting is in the works.
The Boystown Parking Ban Raises Issues of Race and Class
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Banning cars from the LGBTQ nightlife strip is fine. Discouraging people of color and lower-income residents from hanging out in the neighborhood is not.
CTA Introduces Redevelopment Plan for Belmont Flyover Site
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More than three dozen residents showed up for the hearing at the Center on Halsted.
Not Surprising: With Weekday-Only Service and No A.M. Rush Hours, Lincoln Bus Pilot Fails
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With limited hours and a relatively high ridership goal, the Lincoln Avenue bus pilot never met its target and will be canceled next month.
Get Ready for Chicago’s Next Great Greenways on Roscoe and School/Aldine
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These streets are already nice places to ride, but street markings, wayfinding signs, and traffic calming will make them even better.