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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.
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.
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.
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.
Here are the new plans for traffic diverters instead of PBLs on the Wood Street Neighborhood Greenway
While the new proposal is a major change from the original protected bike lane plans, installing traffic diverters will go a long way towards making Wood truly bike-friendly.
Preview what Chicago would be like with a citywide low-stress cycling network on Sunday’s Taste of the Bike Grid ride
The 7.8 side street bike tour takes place this Sunday, August 6, at 9 a.m. leaving from Catalpa (5500 N.) and Campbell (2500 W.) avenues in Lincoln Square.
Exit interview: Outgoing CDOT chief Gia Biagi discusses her tenure as transportation chief
Biagi said the Lightfoot administration deserves credit for over 1,000 pedestrian safety upgrades at intersections, and making infrastructure planning more equitable.
See ya, Gia! Sustainable transportation advocates weigh in on departing CDOT chief Gia Biagi’s legacy
It appears many Streetsblog readers don't feel Biagi was bad at her job, but wish she'd had more freedom to take bold action.
Politicians and activists say Dorval Carter should be replaced, CTA responds
Records show Carter has barely ridden the CTA in the past two years, when conditions have declined. Should he keep his job?
Officer turning left in SUV collided with oncoming teen bike rider in W. Humboldt Park
If the officer chose to make a left after their light turned red, or failed to yield to oncoming bike traffic, do they deserve some blame?
