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State legislation introduced by Kam Buckner and supported by North Lakefront reps urges CDOT and IDOT to “transform DLSD”
The bill calls for "a lakefront thoroughfare where green urban mobility is emphasized."
October 30, 2023
Eyes on the Street: Milwaukee Avenue protected lanes are taking shape in Bucktown
Streetsblog's Steven Vance checked out the latest developments on Milwaukee earlier this week.
October 27, 2023
Joshua Anleu Buendia, 16, fatally struck in Portage Park, was one of five people killed while biking in Chicago this year
His case was one of three Chicagoland bike fatalities reported by local news outlets this week.
October 26, 2023
A day trip using Metra to explore Chicago’s suburban trails, forest preserves, and breweries
Metra's "Rails, Trails, and Ales" promotion was the perfect opportunity to get out and explore the southwest suburbs along the Des Plaines River.
October 25, 2023
Open Boulevards invites North Lawndale residents to come out and enjoy car-free streets
CDOT said the historic, now car-free roadway was intended "as a community space where residents can stroll, bike, and enjoy culture."
October 24, 2023
Over a month after a driver fatally struck Donald Heggemann on bike, fled, and failed DUI test, felony charges filed
Physically protected bike lanes, which are becoming more common in our city, might have prevented Heggemann's tragic death.
October 24, 2023
CTA budget focuses on staffing to restore service, and capital improvements
Happily, fares will remain the same—a deliberate move on the part of the agency to encourage people to continue returning to public transportation.
October 23, 2023
At TransAlt’s Vision Zero Cities conference in NYC, a window on what robust congestion pricing could do for Chicago
Making a congestion charging zone happen in Chicago will take effort, but the numbers make it clear the work would be worth it.
October 20, 2023
Turning trucker fatally struck Chauncie J. Lewis, 33, lying on the sidewalk in West Garfield Park
Tragically, no intervention was done for two hours after a citizen called to request help for Lewis, after which he was struck, as the caller feared would happen.
October 19, 2023
Pedestrian fatally struck at Chicago/DLSD, which has stoplights, but no east-west crosswalks
Perhaps it would be wise to install a pedestrian crosswalk or two at the intersection in the future.
October 17, 2023
