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The Leland Slow Street this afternoon. New this year are signs advising drivers to go 5 mph. Photo: John Greenfield

Leland Slow Street reopens, and two more routes are opening in the 5th Ward tomorrow

By John Greenfield | May 27, 2021 | No Comments

Once the sun comes out, we'll surely see lots of people, including plenty of families and kids, enjoying these safer, traffic calmed streets again.

The Leland Slow Street last year. Photo: John Greenfield

47th Ward bike drive kicks off today in conjunction with the Leland Slow Street reopening

By John Greenfield | May 27, 2021 | No Comments

Redistributing gently used bikes will help ensure that as many Chicago young people as possible can enjoy the benefits of biking this summer.

William Estrada and his art cart engaging "Moving Freely" visitors

“Moving Freely” exhibit in North Lawndale explores mobility’s connection to racial equity

By Courtney Cobbs | May 17, 2021 | No Comments

Moving Freely explores how mobility in its various forms can be harnessed for the fight for racial equity and collective power for Chicago’s Black and Brown communities on the West Side.

A previous CDOT "Learn to Ride" class. Photo: CDOT

CDOT is expanding its “Learn to Ride” bike classes for adults this summer

By Courtney Cobbs | May 12, 2021 | No Comments

The Chicago Department of Transportation will be hosting their regular "Learn to Ride" classes along with an advanced level course and a class designed to increase confidence in heavy traffic.

Detail from the NIMBY flier. Won't somebody think of the cars?

Parking Karens want to block Lincoln Square affordable TOD, advocates fight back

By John Greenfield and Courtney Cobbs | May 6, 2021 | No Comments

Fliers claiming Lincoln Square "has a parking deficit of 1,519 spaces" are based on an ancient, absurdly car-centric 1998 study.

Open Streets on State in 2011. Photo: Chicago Loop Alliance

Car-free Sundays on State events will run through the summer, starting July 11

By Sharon Hoyer | May 3, 2021 | No Comments

Chicago has a rare opportunity to reimagine Loop streets as a vital space for community gathering, rather than just corridors to move motor vehicles through.

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