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40th Ward Development Town Hall heralds many promising Far North Side sustainable transportation projects
Ald. Andre Vasquez and his staff discussed upcoming pedestrian improvements, plazas, and bikeways, plus the new Peterson/Ridge Metra station.
Aside from a few naysayers, most commenters at the 9 Ashland bus route extension meeting said they’re thrilled with the plan
The CTA provided details on why this particular route was chosen, how it will operate, and how many car parking spots will be converted to bus stops.
CDOT responds to previous criticisms of Chicago/Halsted plan with tweaks to make it more walk/bike/bus-friendly
The new design includes recently installed bus lanes, raised bike lanes, and a relatively bike-friendly Chicago/Halsted intersection.
Raised expectations: Some curb-protected bike lanes often flood. Could switching to raised lanes solve the problem?
CDOT says building raised bike lanes is more time-consuming and complex that installing on-street bikeways, but raised lanes are becoming more common.
Driver of pickup with high front end fatally struck Xyaire Askew, 4, Sunday evening in Avalon Park
The driver said he didn't see the boy before running him over, possibly due in part to the design of his vehicle.
At Metra meeting, riders call for through services, better service coordination
Attendees were asked about their interest in taking Metra to O’Hare International Airport, Midway Airport and the Fulton Market District.
At 2nd People’s Lobby Transit Town Hall, politicians and riders discussed how to create a world-class system
Attendees talked about how to make buses and trains more reliable, improve conditions for CTA workers, and address the region's looming transit fiscal cliff.
Some good news about Clark Street, for a change: A protected bike lane is on the way
CDOT has started constructing pedestrian islands that will double as protection for the new Clark bike lane between Oak Street and Grand Avenue.
No longer car-free, the new Clark Extended Outdoor Dining district is a lot less appetizing
Local alder Brendan Reilly (42nd) encourages fans of the former pedestrianized restaurant zone to bend Mayor Johnson's ear on the issue.
RTA’s Transportation Tuesday webinar series kicks off with discussion of evaluating and selecting capital projects
The series "invites attendees to learn about hot topics in transportation planning as they relate to implementation of the RTA’s new regional transit strategic plan."
