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Sorry, the Smart Streets Pilots Ordinance to ticket bike lane blockers hasn’t kicked in yet
Smart Streets Pilots aren't a thing at this point. But they're something to look forward to.
August 16, 2023
Parking spots are turned into people space as a Lakeview garage becomes an apartment complex
The adaptive reuse of a 1920s parking garage at 3121 N. Broadway transformed it into new housing close to the 'L' and the Lakefront Trail.
August 15, 2023
Enthusiasm for curbs: Advocates applaud CDOT’s upgrades to protected lanes, suggest more improvements
In his July 21 edition of Alderman [Brendan] Reilly Reports, the downtown City Council member (42nd Ward) shared the good news that the Chicago Department of Transportation is gearing up to expand the city's bike lane network by 150 miles. You can check out the plans on CDOT's 2023 Chicago Cycling Strategy report.
August 11, 2023
RTA explores holistic approaches to safety on transit
Feedback from the meeting will inform a cross-sector safety summit with RTA, the city, the Chicago Community Trust and Elevated Chicago later this year.
August 10, 2023
Commissioner Biagi and Ald. La Spata discuss how aldermanic prerogative affects bikeway installation
They argue that developing a cohort of bike-friendly alders and wards, plus the Chicago Cycling Strategy, will help create a citywide, connected bike network.
August 10, 2023
Buckner passes 2023 Transit Omnibus Bill to improve safety, equity, and quality of service, and extend farebox recovery relief
Gov. Pritzker recently signed State Rep. Buckner’s latest bill, HB1342-Transit Riding Privileges/Fare or the 2023 Transit Omnibus Bill
August 9, 2023
The planned Bloomingdale Trail extension is short, but it would get you past Ashland and the Kennedy car-free
Here's hoping that this nifty new trail segment happens sooner than later.
August 8, 2023
Metra riders learn the nitty-gritty about proposed fare changes at Loop outreach events
Many trips that don't involve downtown stops will get cheaper, but some passes may be eliminated, and the Cook County Fair Transit pilot may expire.
August 7, 2023
16 organizations sign letter to Mayor Johnson calling for a “a bold and visionary” CDOT chief
It's great to see a letter noting that while Gia Biagi helped create a safer, more equitable transportation system, the next CDOT chief must take larger steps in that direction.
August 7, 2023
Unfortunately, Amtrak has cut bicycle capacity on Hiawatha Service. But bike-friendly Venture cars are coming.
It's a bummer that Amtrak reduced bike capacity without alerting customers, but help is on the way.
August 5, 2023
