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The transportation plan for the venue shows acres of possible event parking (blue.)

Possibility of tons of parking at music venue in Morton plant makes some advocates salty

By John Greenfield | Jan 27, 2021 | No Comments

"A new concert venue between Elston and the river would be great, but adding acres of surface parking near the Morton Salt site would be a giant step backwards."

A speed camera location on Foster Avenue near Gompers Park. Photo: Steven Vance

City is now issuing warnings for 6 mph speed cam violations, $35 tickets after March 1

By John Greenfield | Jan 21, 2021 | No Comments

We'll have a chance to see whether the change in ticketing protocols helps reduce the serious crash rate, and also whether it has any negative equity impacts.

The new bike/ped bridge connecting Bryn Mawr Avenue in Rosemont to the Trail is taking shape. Photo: Jared Kachelmeyer

We can look forward to a less muddy, better-connected Des Plaines River Trail

By John Greenfield | Jan 20, 2021 | No Comments

There are plenty of promising projects in the works for the trail that should result in better access and less-soggy post-rain rides.

What does the city’s new Fulton Market plan propose in terms of transportation?

By John Greenfield | Jan 18, 2021 | No Comments

Possible improvements could include protected bike lanes on Hubbard, a new Metra station, and rerouting Washington and Warren through Union Park.

A new on-street bike corral by the Recyclery in Rogers Park. Photo: CDOT

CDOT responds to COVID transportation challenges with a flurry of bike rack installations

By John Greenfield | Jan 14, 2021 | No Comments

The department rose to the occasion, installing 899 "inverted U" racks and 20 on-street bike parking corrals.

Precious real estate on the west side of the Wellington station is being wasted on this new 408-space garage. Photo: John Greenfield

Valuable land next to the Wellington ‘L’ stop is being squandered on an anti-TOD

By John Greenfield | Jan 14, 2021 | No Comments

Altogether there will be a net gain of 166 parking spots, encouraging more people to drive to the hospital campus instead of taking the train.

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