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Taking a ride on Madison’s new (and quick) bus rapid transit line
Despite its status as the most populous city in the Midwest, Chicago infamously does not have a BRT system. So last month, I traveled to Madison to spend a day in Wisconsin's capital city to experience what it might be like to live in a midwestern city with a bus rapid transit system.
January 14, 2025
In the zone: Alders propose changing Western Avenue rules to allow more housing along potential bus rapid transit corridor
Author update, 7/26/2024: two of the seven ordinances necessary to effect this upzoning have been adopted. The others are delayed due to differences in when mailed notices were sent to property owners and confirmed received.
May 29, 2024
Western Avenue alders revived Chicago’s BRT dream. How can we stop NIMBYs from killing it again?
We've been down this road before. But the chief of staff for Ald. Matt Martin (47th), a leader of the new campaign, says times have changed since the Ashland BRT proposal was shelved.
May 23, 2024
