Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about State Policy

The State/Lake 'L' station in the Chicago Loop. Photo: John Greenfield

50 groups ask Pritzker to focus federal funding on sustainable, equitable transportation

By John Greenfield | Mar 2, 2022 | No Comments

"You have a historic opportunity to change the status quo of transportation planning to build good zero emissions public transit systems and construct infrastructure for safe walking and biking."

Almost all Chicago bike riders treat stoplights like stop signs, and stop signs like yield signs. Studies show that may actually be safer than following the letter of the current law. Photo: John Greenfield

Illinois lawmakers killed an “Idaho stop” bill this week, but one could pass in the future

By John Greenfield | Feb 17, 2022 | No Comments

Treating stop signs like yield signs is nearly universal among bike riders, and Idaho stop laws have been shown to reduce bike injuries. Rep. Janet Yang Roh explained why her bill didn't pass – this time.

A Metra Union Pacific West train and a CTA Green Line train cross paths on Lake Street. Photo: Jeff Zoline

What will it take to achieve transit fare integration in Chicagoland?

By Courtney Cobbs | Feb 11, 2022 | No Comments

The panel explored some of the challenges and opportunities for transit fare integration. Seamless transfers between transit systems is possible, but what are the barriers making it a reality in our region?

Rendering of the proposed 103rd Street station, ocated immediately east of Harlem Avenue in Chicago Ridge. Image: Pace

Take a survey to weigh in on Pace’s proposed Tri-State Tollway express services

By Igor Studenkov | Feb 7, 2022 | No Comments

Pace is inviting the public to give input on the proposed suburb-to-suburb express service expansion along I-294 / the Tri-State Tollway.

Richard Haljean, right, with his friend Robert Drell. Image via Block Club Chicago

After recent deaths, Edison Park residents push for safety upgrades on Touhy, NW Highway

By Courtney Cobbs | Feb 3, 2022 | No Comments

Last month the Edison Park community council launched a petition for safety upgrades to Northwest Highway, and the January death of Richard Haljean has renewed calls for traffic cameras on Touhy.

The futuristic BP station at Clark and LaSalle on Chicago's Near North Side. Image: Google Maps

Here’s why Pritzker’s plan to skip this year’s scheduled gas tax hike is a bad idea

By Steven Vance | Feb 1, 2022 | No Comments

The proposal, which is projected to cost the state $135 million in revenue, is unfair to people who don't drive. And it may not even save much money for drivers.

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