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Ward staff check in with businesses about Uptown Extension protected lane proposal. Residents applaud the idea at Beacon Block Club meeting.
The Chicago Department of Transportation suggested converting a lane of car parking to make room for the shielded bikeways, shorten crossing distances, and calm traffic.
April 2, 2025
As many bricks-and-mortar bicycle retailers struggle to survive, a new social media-driven DIY bike shop model emerges
When the pandemic-induced bicycle boom went bust a couple of years ago, a number of long-established Chicago bike shops became casualties of the slowing market. From perennial institutions like Cycle Smithy and On the Route, to newer entrants like Earth Rider Cyclery, our city witnessed an unprecedented contraction in independent bike shops in the last few years.
March 26, 2025
When it comes to protected bike lanes near the Diversey Rock ‘N’ Bowl, has CDOT thrown a gutter ball?
Why did the department rip out the curb protection from the Logan Boulevard bike lanes next to the bowling alley, and will the heralded Diversey PBLs ever be installed?
December 30, 2024
How many people use Logan Square’s Milwaukee Avenue PBLs in 32F weather? Quite a few!
This post was written by John Greenfield, and features research by Sharon Hoyer.
December 15, 2024
Take a virtual ride on the new parking-to-PBL conversion on Milwaukee between Kedzie and California
December 5, 2024
Circular reasoning: Will Logan Square’s long-awaited traffic circle become a tribute to the Civil War hero, or Chicago’s hottest new music venue?
After a well-attended rock concert at this intersection last month, the possibilities are endless. OK, not really, but the new infrastructure will help slow down drivers.
October 8, 2024
Why don’t we do it in the road? Calming traffic with frenzied music
At the "Save the Hole" guerrilla concert, sustainable transportation prankster Michael Burton and his band Urban Spaceman turned CDOT's traffic circle crater into a mosh pit.
September 29, 2024
The Sun-Times letter “Bike safety isn’t a one-way street. Don’t put it all on drivers,” annotated
Check out Luke Nelis' letter on the Sun-Times opinion page here.
September 18, 2024
Eyes on the River: Chicago transportation infrastructure, as seen from the North Branch Works boat tour
Rolling on the river provided a fresh perspective on Near North Side and downtown walk/bike/transit facilities.
September 16, 2024
At annual gathering, Better Streets Chicago unveils new Community Blocks campaign, inspired by Barcelona’s Superblocks
Advocates showed up in force to support the grassroots organization, which promotes safe, accessible, and equitable street design for all residents.
November 10, 2023
