Map: What could a Slow Streets network look like in Chicago?
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This map some potential Slow Streets routes in the central city, including side streets and park roads where through traffic could be prohibited during Stay at Home.
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An architecture firm proposes guidelines for a Chicago open streets plan
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Hammersley Architecture recently drafted a Chicago Promenade Plan for a network of streets where through traffic is prohibited to make room for pedestrians and cyclists.
Welcome to the party: ATA finally gets on board with advocating for Open Streets
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The Active Transportation Alliance previously said pushing for more space for walk/bike during the pandemic was "inappropriate," but now that they're on the right page, we're willing to let it slide.
Eyes on the Street: The North/Damen/Milwaukee slip lane removal is now permanent
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CDOT has made the slip lane removal at the the south side of Wicker Park's usually-bustling North/Damen/Milwaukee intersection permanent.
ATA drops opposition to open streets, but its lukewarm new stance is still disappointing
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While the Active Transportation Alliance says it's "excited" by the global open streets movement, it passes the buck on actually advocating it, and provides a long list of potential downsides.
A summit on open streets with Lynda Lopez, Naomi Doerner, and Ayanna Pressley
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The conversation focused on the importance -- and challenges -- of identifying the unique problems faced by different communities and addressing them accordingly.