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Taking the Pulse of Pulse, Pace’s Milwaukee Express Bus Route
The new corridor's launch had a few rough spots, but it's still a nice upgrade for Northwest Side commuters.
August 12, 2019
Pace’s Pulse Service, Launching Sunday, Isn’t BRT But It Will Be an Upgrade
The new service has few time-saving features -- not even dedicated lanes -- but it does represent a step in the right direction.
August 6, 2019
Eyes on the Street: Concrete Protection on the Milwaukee and Elston Protected Lanes
The massive amount of bike traffic on Milwaukee nowadays suggests that the extra protection was warranted.
September 24, 2018
Eyes on the Street: Construction Crews Pour New Concrete on Milwaukee Bike Lane
The curb-protected bike lanes are taking shape.
July 16, 2018
A Cheat Sheet to the “Chicago Tonight” Bike Issues Discussion
We discussed how The 606 extension proposal plays into Chicago's Amazon bid, safety issues, and more.
October 4, 2017
A Bird’s-Eye View of the North/Damen/Milwaukee Makeover
Check out these aerial photos Steven took this evening of the complete streets makeover of the Wicker Park intersection.
September 13, 2017
Bike Boxes, Slip Lane Removal, and a Fat Crosswalk Come to Wicker Park Six-Way
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.
September 12, 2017
Milwaukee Avenue Update: Goodbye Car Slip Lane, Hello Bike Turn Lane
The Chicago Department of Transportation's complete streets makeover of Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park seems is moving along nicely.
September 8, 2017
Eyes on the Street: A First Look at New “Dashed Bike Lanes” on Milwaukee Avenue
It already appears that car drivers are generally respecting the dashed lines.
August 30, 2017
“Dashed Bike Lanes” Will Go in on Milwaukee in Wicker Park Next Week
CDOT plans to striped “dashed bike lanes” on Milwaukee between Division and North, where putting in conventional lanes would require removing dozens of car parking spots.
August 24, 2017
