Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about West Ridge

The Lincoln Village Bridge, aka the Stone Free Bridge. Photo: John Greenfield

The Stone Free Bridge, the span that Ald. Berny Stone blocked, is finally built

By John Greenfield | Dec 23, 2019 | No Comments

Did alderman Berny Stone block the construction of the span due to concerns about safety or NIMBYism? Either way, the story is a cautionary tale about aldermanic prerogative.

50th Ward Alderman Debra Silverstein and CDOT Commissioner Rebekah Scheinfeld,
3rd and 4th from left, break ground on the new bike bridge. Photo: City of Chicago

Stone Free: The Bike Bridge That Ald. Berny Stone Blocked Is Finally Getting Built

By John Greenfield | Feb 15, 2019 | 5 Comments

City officials broke ground on the span this morning, 14 years after the cantankerous alderman put the kibosh on the project for mysterious reasons.

Why Did Berny Stone Block the Bridge CDOT Is About to Build?

By John Greenfield | Oct 19, 2017 | 9 Comments

The alderman gave multiple explanations, but a former Active Trans director says racism was to blame.

Last month's meeting on the plan in Evanston. Photo: Jeff Zoline

Don’t You Forget About Me: Lots of Changes Proposed to North Shore Bus Service

By Jeff Zoline | Oct 3, 2017 | 2 Comments

The North Shore Coordination Plan could be a mixed bag.

Sidewalks have been widened by several feet, making room for street trees. Photo: John Greenfield

The Devon Streetscape Makes Walking in “Little India” Safer and More Pleasant

By John Greenfield | May 11, 2017 | 8 Comments

The multicultural avenue provides a first-class feast for the senses, but until recently the corridor provided a less-than-stellar physical environment for walking.