Planned West Loop changes include closing block of Milwaukee, wider sidewalks By John Greenfield | May 19, 2020 | No Comments The changes would be paid for by a developer as part of the deal for a 33-story residential building at the old Cassidy Tire site.
Inaction after tragic crashes is unacceptable — Chicago needs a Rapid Response Team By Courtney Cobbs and John Greenfield | Feb 5, 2020 | No Comments Instead of making safety improvements months later, or not at all, Chicago should follow San Francisco's example by creating a Rapid Response Team
Taking the Pulse of Pulse, Pace’s Milwaukee Express Bus Route By Igor Studenkov | Aug 12, 2019 | 2 Comments The new corridor's launch had a few rough spots, but it's still a nice upgrade for Northwest Side commuters.
Pace’s Pulse Service, Launching Sunday, Isn’t BRT But It Will Be an Upgrade By John Greenfield | Aug 6, 2019 | 1 Comment The new service has few time-saving features -- not even dedicated lanes -- but it does represent a step in the right direction.
Eyes on the Street: Concrete Protection on the Milwaukee and Elston Protected Lanes By John Greenfield | Sep 24, 2018 | 25 Comments The massive amount of bike traffic on Milwaukee nowadays suggests that the extra protection was warranted.
Eyes on the Street: Construction Crews Pour New Concrete on Milwaukee Bike Lane By Steven Vance | Jul 16, 2018 | 21 Comments The curb-protected bike lanes are taking shape.
A Cheat Sheet to the “Chicago Tonight” Bike Issues Discussion By John Greenfield | Oct 4, 2017 | 6 Comments We discussed how The 606 extension proposal plays into Chicago's Amazon bid, safety issues, and more.
A Bird’s-Eye View of the North/Damen/Milwaukee Makeover By John Greenfield and Steven Vance | Sep 13, 2017 | 20 Comments Check out these aerial photos Steven took this evening of the complete streets makeover of the Wicker Park intersection.
Bike Boxes, Slip Lane Removal, and a Fat Crosswalk Come to Wicker Park Six-Way By John Greenfield | Sep 12, 2017 | 16 Comments The changes make this hectic six-way safer, better organized, and more pleasant for the many people who pass through on foot and bike each day.
Milwaukee Avenue Update: Goodbye Car Slip Lane, Hello Bike Turn Lane By John Greenfield and Steven Vance | Sep 8, 2017 | 6 Comments The Chicago Department of Transportation's complete streets makeover of Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park seems is moving along nicely.
This post is supported by Eyes on the Street: A First Look at New “Dashed Bike Lanes” on Milwaukee Avenue By John Greenfield and Steven Vance | Aug 30, 2017 | 21 Comments It already appears that car drivers are generally respecting the dashed lines.