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Some 100 people turned out for a ride to support CDOT’s proposal to swap parking for protected bike lanes on Clark in Uptown

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Pace studying potential express service on I-290/I-88 expressway corridor

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ATA’s Advocacy Connect session discussed Sunday’s CTA Frequent Routes bus launch, state legislation efforts, and 25 mph speed limit push

<p>In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local and national publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city and region on foot, bike, bus, and train.</p>


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No more Blue Line blues? Advocates weigh in on CTA’s promise of increased service on Forest Park and O’Hare branches this spring

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Two special education workers were fatally struck in Chicago in past week: Camryn Green, 26, in Norwood Park and Jamie Cerney, 38, near Midway

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Uptown funk? Some drivers are bummed about CDOT’s proposal to convert parking to PBLs on Clark N. of Montrose. They shouldn’t worry.

Sharon Hoyer

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Mobility Justice

Chicago Mobility Collaborative’s first meeting of 2025 featured a panel on “intersectional infrastructure,” in partnership with Palenque LSNA

La primera reunión de Chicago Mobility Collaborative de 2025 incluyó un panel sobre “infraestructura interseccional,” en colaboración con Palenque LSNA

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At CTA board meeting, talk of funding doomsday scenario, bus lane enforcement contract, new concessions / newsletter / podcast

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Blurred lines: At three meetings this week at downtown terminals, Metra asks riders for input on renaming commuter rail routes

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