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Cool New York City transportation stuff I’d love to see in Chicago
My Streetsblog NYC colleagues may insist I've got a rose-colored viewpoint, but during a visit to New York, I was impressed by the current state of transit, biking, and more.
November 5, 2023
Banning parking as a public safety strategy? Use the space for walking, biking, or dining
Rather than asking, "How will our customers be able to drive here?" merchants should ask, "How can we make it easier for customers to get here?"
January 31, 2022
Alfresco program will encourage outdoor dining, community space on car-free streets
The city of Chicago is accepting proposals for long-term outdoor dining projects to support tourism and activate neighborhood streets.
March 25, 2021
Here’s a smarter approach to Lightfoot’s self-contradictory Stay at Home advisory
Instead of telling residents to stay home except for essential trips and never hang out with friends, while keeping gyms, bars and restaurants open, the city should educate people about safe socializing and make outdoor dining and drinking safer.
November 12, 2020
