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Some 150 bike riders, thousands of letters protest plans to give Dickens plaza back to motorists

The 43rd Ward confirmed that, to facilitate driving, the City intends to remove the plaza that was installed only about nine months ago. Advocates say that would set a terrible precedent.

September 17, 2024

Eyes on the River: Chicago transportation infrastructure, as seen from the North Branch Works boat tour

Rolling on the river provided a fresh perspective on Near North Side and downtown walk/bike/transit facilities.

September 16, 2024

There *shouldn’t* be a road just like it: Better Streets’ Lakefront Community Visioning Meeting calls for a shoreline without an 8-lane DLSD

Attendees want to see the waterside highway transformed into a people-friendly boulevard with a dedicated transit corridor.

September 13, 2024

Where’s “Ace Mann”? Helping run the Critical Mass Twitter account, and chronicling just about every social bike ride in Chicago.

Mann talked about why he does so many rides, his surprising day job, and what Chicago should do to make this a safer cycling city.

September 11, 2024

What happened when Streetsblog Chicago accepted a protected bike lane skeptic’s challenge to count vehicles on Augusta Boulevard?

If less than 3% of vehicle operators on the corridor rode bikes or scooters, I would tweet that out. If 3% or more did, A.J. Manaseer would donate $1,000 to bike education programs.

September 10, 2024

Recent pedestrian fatality cases on Chicago streets

Streetsblog updated our our map and list of 2024 Chicago pedestrian fatality cases to help make sure they are up-to-date. We may add additional info in the future.

September 6, 2024