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How do you solve a problem like Sheridan Road?
If we're going to convert lanes on Sheridan to make room for sustainable transportation, bus lanes are the most pressing need.
June 17, 2021
Weigh in on design elements of the Clark/Devon Streetscape project
The two finalists among the potential design options for the Devon/Clark streetscape project were revealed at the hearing, . Residents are now being asked to weigh in on the final choice.
June 14, 2021
Benefits of building 16 relatively affordable units next to Morse stop should outweigh concerns
A proposal to add 16 more additional units to a building in Rogers Park faces pushback from local businesses. But the concerns mentioned should not be enough to block additional housing in a transit-adjacent location.
February 24, 2021
To help restaurants and bars survive winter, let’s make it easy to use car space for seating
There are plenty of ways Chicago can help restaurants and bars survive this extremely challenging period -- if city officials are willing to be flexible, generous, and proactive to help them out.
October 27, 2020
Here’s lots more info and images from the Strict Chicago Perimeter Ride
Here's what it's like cycling, sightseeing, and snacking from Rogers Park to Edison Park, Mount Greenwood to Hegewisch, including a detailed route map.
October 7, 2020
We need to de-prioritize driving and create more child-friendly streets
Decision-makers worry about inconveniencing motorists, but we should instead focus on making it safer to transport children without driving, and creating streets where kids can safely spend time.
March 13, 2020
Can Chicago Become a 15 Minute City?
What if every Chicagoan lived within a 15-minute walk or bike ride of grocery stores, parks, cafes, sports facilities, health centers, and workplaces?
February 25, 2020
Let’s make some Rogers Park side streets safer by eliminating vehicular through traffic
The neighborhood greenway route on Glenwood and Greenway is a good start, but let's take it to the level by creating a car-lite, bike- and pedestrian-priority corridor.
January 20, 2020
It’s a shame Car2go is leaving Chicago, but here are other ideas to reduce car ownership
An all-electric, free-floating, equity-minded car-share service like Blue LA would be a great replacement. But we should also focus on improving transit and biking so that people rarely need to drive at all.
October 1, 2019
Folks Want to be Able to Bike Safely on Rogers Park Side Street
With a new Alderwoman for the 49th Ward, there's hope biking infrastructure in the 49th Ward can be improved. Maria Hadden was elected to represent the Rogers Park community area over incumbent Joe Moore and started the job on May 20th, along with 11 other new alders.
August 28, 2019
