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Ald. Dowell forcing CDOT to tear out portions of already-installed bike lane protection on 18th shows what’s wrong with aldermanic prerogative
An old editor of mine at the Chicago Reader gave me a good writing tip: "Let chronology work for you." With that advice in mind, let me share some info about the 18th Street protected bike lane debacle on the Near South Side, in the order that it's been revealed.
November 21, 2025
Scheduling like it’s 2019? The CTA’s announcement that it’s returning to pre-COVID rail service levels is generating some controversy
Some local transit advocates are worried that the agency may be over-promising how much service it can deliver.
November 6, 2024
What should drivers do to avoid blocking bikeways – especially bike-share workers?
When the person clogging the bikeway is employed by a city-owned bike-share system, an entity whose entire purpose is to make bicycling easier, this kind of blockage can feel like a betrayal.
October 22, 2021
SBC’s Steven Vance helped pass “granny flats” ordinance, enabling new affordable housing
Steven helped educate decision-makers about the issue in advance of the legislation, which re-legalizes accessory dwelling units.
December 18, 2020
Courtney Cobbs promoted to assistant editor of Streetsblog Chicago
Courtney's new responsibilities will include serving as a sounding-board for editorial decisions, reviewing drafts before publication, and weighing in on Streetsblog Network matters.
May 18, 2020
Great idea! Lane of Lower LSD will be converted to bike/ped facility for flyover work
Somewhere in our city right now, Streetsblog Chicago cofounder Steven Vance is sarcastically saying, "Why didn't I think of that?"
February 3, 2020
Check Out Recommendations From Lori’s Transportation Transition Committee
Steven Vance and other transportation advocates float ideas for improving mobility under the lightfoot administration.
April 23, 2019
Mayoral Candidates Urged to Endorse Chicago Sustainable Transportation Platform
Streetsblog's Steven Vance and Lynda Lopez, plus transportation analyst Yonah Freemark, created the document, which includes bold, sensible ideas for making our city more efficient, livable, and equitable.
September 27, 2018
Since CTA Is Raising Fares, It Should Improve Service and Make Payment More Equitable
Faster buses, more affordable housing and useful retail near stations, fare capping and other strategies could prevent ridership from falling further.
November 27, 2017
