Buffered bike lanes are coming to 71st in South Shore as part of streetscape project By John Greenfield | Jul 27, 2021 | No Comments Local alderman Leslie Hairston also discussed transportation plans for the Obama Presidential Center.
Transit association says CTA was the agency that best coped with COVID-19 challenges By John Greenfield | Jul 26, 2021 | No Comments Did the CTA deserve APTA's award as the transit agency that best dealt with the massive headwinds of the pandemic?
Scary high-speed, 4-lane stretch of Clark in Edgewater is getting protected bike lanes By John Greenfield | Jul 23, 2021 | No Comments The project, which involves relocating much of the on-street parking, will also make Clark safer and more pleasant to walk on.
RTA’s new capital funding formula prioritizes existing assets, speed over innovation By Igor Studenkov | Jul 23, 2021 | No Comments The RTA board unanimously approved a new formula for splitting capital funding between the CTA, Metra, and Pace, emphasizing fixing and upgrading their existing assets and funding projects that promote equity.
Carpacalypse now: CLA report shows skyrocketing parking levels, modest transit gains By Sharon Hoyer | Jul 22, 2021 | No Comments The carmaggeddon these Chicago Loop Alliance reports forecasted months ago is here.
R.I.P. former Lakeview alderman Bernie Hansen, a legendary bikeway obstructionist By John Greenfield | Jul 21, 2021 | No Comments Despite his redeeming qualities, Hansen will be remembered as Chicago's second-least-bike-friendly alderman named Bernard.