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Eyes on the Streets: Car-free Cafe Streets Open on Randolph and Taylor
Randolph Street was bustling at 7:30 p.m. on a Saturday night, while at 9:30 p.m. on Taylor Street relatively few restaurants had tables out.
June 29, 2020
Planned West Loop changes include closing block of Milwaukee, wider sidewalks
The changes would be paid for by a developer as part of the deal for a 33-story residential building at the old Cassidy Tire site.
May 19, 2020
Building a Metra infill station in Humboldt Park would create job, housing opportunities
New infill stations in Chicago neighborhoods like Humboldt could take advantage of the Metra's regional reach, and fill in gaps in CTA service.
February 28, 2020
For wheelchair user Michele Lee, good transit access is key for maintaining independence
After recovering from a car crash, Lee moved from the suburbs to the West Loop for better transportation and retail options, but accessibility gaps still present challenges.
February 14, 2020
Madison median removals: Letting people drive faster is a ped safety improvement?
No, widening travel lanes for drivers is not a win for pedestrian safety.
December 2, 2019
13 Divvy bikes were slashed with a butcher knife this summer
Divvy thefts weren't a huge issue this summer, but this was a nasty case of seemingly random vandalism.
October 9, 2019
My Experiences Test-Riding Scooters in Chicago
Streetsblog reporter Lynda Lopez gives the new technology a spin and says smoother-riding devices, and more education and outreach are needed.
July 8, 2019
Cyclists Who Confronted Bike Lane Blockers Were Attacked With Fluid, Fists, SUV
The victims shared photos of the assailants and their plate numbers with the police but, weeks later, no arrests have been made.
March 18, 2019
Lipstick on a Pig: An Arty “Kinetic” Facade Won’t Redeem a Too-Large Garage
Even with an interesting aesthetic treatment, a garage that will bring hundreds of cars to an already traffic-choked neighborhood will be a blight on the community.
December 7, 2018
The Most Effective Investments Are Ones That Change Travel Behaviors
Policy changes that reduce car dependence are at least as important as infrastructure projects.
October 6, 2017
