Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Events

Two-thirds of the Untokening attendees were people of color. Photo: Argenis Apolinario

“The Untokening” Was a Frank Discussion of the Livable Streets Movement’s Equity Challenges

By Jean Khut | Dec 14, 2016 | 7 Comments

When mobility-related social justice issues, such as gentrification and police abuse, come up, it often makes relatively privileged people uncomfortable.

The proposal to use roundabouts to manage traffic coming off the drive would create hazards for pedestrians, cyclists, and people with visual impairments. Image: IDOT

Good News: IDOT Reconsiders Trading Car Lanes for Bus Lanes on the Drive

By Jessica Papanek | Dec 9, 2016 | 9 Comments

While it’s encouraging to see the state proposing a somewhat less car-centric version of the shoreline highway, their plans still leave a lot to be desired.

There's plenty of bike parking at the Bottle. Image: Google Street View

An Active Transportation Alliance Benefit That Will Really Rock

By John Greenfield | Dec 8, 2016 | No Comments

Here’s a painless way to support the advocacy work of the Active Transportation Alliance (or painful if, unlike me, you don’t like forward-thinking rock bands).

Join Us at EZ Inn Tomorrow and Sign a Get-Well Card for Alderman Brookins

By John Greenfield | Dec 6, 2016 | No Comments

We’re looking forward to hanging out with Streetsblog readers at tomorrow’s meetup: December Streetsblog Chicago Reader Meetup Wednesday, December 7, 6-8 PM EZ Inn, 921 N. Western Ave. At the event we’ll sign a get-well card for bike-friendly 21st Ward alderman Howard Brookins, who was the victim of a vicious kamikaze squirrel attack while cycling on […]

Big Marsh Is a Hit With Local Cyclists, But It’s Still Challenging to Bike There

By Anne Alt | Nov 9, 2016 | 7 Comments

Sunday’s grand opening for Big Marsh bike park and nature reserve was a long-anticipated celebration. If you’re not familiar with Big Marsh or its history, Streetsblog’s John Greenfield previously covered the plans and the challenges of accessing the site by bike. I started my day by biking to the Pullman Porter Museum to meet up […]

Chicago’s First “Shared Street” on Argyle Is Officially Open for Business

By John Greenfield | Nov 5, 2016 | 11 Comments

This afternoon in Uptown, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, 48th Ward alderman Harry Osterman, and other local officials cut the ribbon on the Argyle “shared street,” a pedestrian-priority design inspired by similar streets in Asia and Europe. By calming traffic and blurring the lines between spaces for walking and vehicles, as well as providing more room for […]

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