Courtney Cobbs
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Big support for protected bike lanes at Clark Street Crossroad planning workshop
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Stakeholders of Clark Street between Montrose and Foster gathered to give input on the future of the corridor. Topics ranged from transportation, housing type, building facades, and place making opportunities.
Mayor Lightfoot, state officials, and federal electeds advocate for Union Station upgrades
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On Thursday, July 8, Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined federal elected officials Senator Dick Durbin and Representative Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (IL-4) alongside state transportation officials in asking for federal funds for improvements to Chicago’s Union Station and nearby tracks that would make the station a more comfortable and spacious place for passengers and reduce delays on […]
Connected Communities equitable TOD ordinance headed to zoning committee
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The proposed Connected Communities ordinance has been released. We looked at some of the changes the ordinance proposes.
CDOT and Divvy will hold adaptive cycling sessions to make bike-share more inclusive
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CDOT, Divvy, and Adaptive Adventures are holding free adaptive cycling sessions where people with disabilities can ride adaptive bikes.
Ordinance would require walk/bike/transit upgrades whenever streets are repaved
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The goal of the legislation is to ensure that every time CDOT repaves a street, rather than simply restriping it the same way as before, it prioritizes the needs of people walking, biking, and riding transit.
Here are the details on new curb-protected lanes on Clark between Irving to Montrose
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The plan for Clark between Irving Park and Montrose includes concrete curb-protected bike lanes, bus boarding islands, and a lower speed limit.
CDOT plan to upgrade all “protected” lanes w/ concrete is good. Here’s how to improve it.
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CDOT should make sure the concrete protection is easy to see and the lanes are well maintained, and the department should be filling in non-protected gaps in the network.
Meet state rep, Chicago mayoral hopeful, and safe streets advocate Kam Buckner
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Buckner caught my attention at the huge Safe Streets for All rally on June 13 in Lincoln Square and Uptown because he was one of the few Black people in attendance.
35th Ward upgrades include PBLs on Belmont, Kedzie, and protected intersection
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Several other sustainable transportation and public space projects are on the horizon in the 35th Ward.
See where Illinois Secretary of State candidates stand on active transportation issues
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See where Illinois Secretary of State candidates stand on issues related to active transportation.
At huge rally, demands for safe streets: “Let two beautiful souls, Rafi and Lily, guide us.”
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"This is our home... where we should be able to raise our families, where anyone can take a stroll, a bike ride, or ride their scooter without fearing the worst," said Rafi Cardenas' father at the demonstration. "It is evident that our streets are not safe."
New perpendicular parking crams in more cars at Montrose Beach, raises safety concerns
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Parking was recently reconfigured at Montrose Beach at the request of local alderperson James Cappleman. The new layout raises traffic safety concerns.