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40th Ward Development Town Hall heralds many promising Far North Side sustainable transportation projects

Ald. Andre Vasquez and his staff discussed upcoming pedestrian improvements, plazas, and bikeways, plus the new Peterson/Ridge Metra station.

June 10, 2024

Neighbors applaud plans for bike-ped upgrades at open house for plaza and streetscape upgrades near Western Brown Line stop

"It will make it safer for the kids to walk and bike to school or for recreation," said an attendee. "So, it’s really for them. For the future."

January 25, 2024

City officials hold first community meeting for Western Brown Line station improvement project

The purpose of the meeting was to get feedback from residents before finalizing the design.

December 6, 2023

Why would the safe streets plan for Francisco between Lawrence and Ainslie be eliminated?

A critical planned safe streets improvement is at risk of being cancelled by Ald. Andre Vasquez, who's usually a safe streets supporter

November 22, 2023

Over a month after a driver fatally struck Donald Heggemann on bike, fled, and failed DUI test, felony charges filed

Physically protected bike lanes, which are becoming more common in our city, might have prevented Heggemann's tragic death.

October 24, 2023