Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Walking

A person walking a dog in the Wilson sidewalk bike lane last March. Photo: John Greenfield

Ald. Cappleman discusses 46th Ward walk/bike projects, and the LSD viaduct issue

By John Greenfield | May 28, 2021 | No Comments

Cappleman discussed bike and pedestrian matters in the ward, including the extremely controversial installation of sidewalk bike lanes in Lake Shore Drive viaducts.

The Grace Slow Street. Photo: Imelda March

The Active Transportation Alliance assesses CDOT’s 2020 Slow Streets program

By Courtney Cobbs | May 27, 2021 | No Comments

ATA provides its assessment of the 2020 Slow Streets program, which made room for safe, socially-distanced walking and biking during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

“School of Rock” drummer Kevin Clark is second cyclist killed at Logan/Western within 13 years

By John Greenfield | May 26, 2021 | No Comments

This second bike fatality at Logan/Western in 13 years underscores the fact that we can't wait any longer for safety improvements at this location.

A westbound cyclist on Sunnyside Avenue waits to cross Western Avenue. A new westbound contraflow bike lane will legalize westbound riding on the one-way eastbound strech of Sunnyside east of Western. Image: Google Maps.

Lots of walk/bike improvements are on deck for the 47th Ward this year

By John Greenfield | May 21, 2021 | No Comments

Even if the Leland Greenway doesn't get built, it's going to be a busy year for bike and pedestrian projects in the 47th Ward.

Contrary to what Sun-Times columnist Mark Brown suggested in an op-ed against adding parking meters, it is possible to go fishing at Montrose Harbor without a car. Photo: John Greenfield

Driving, er, running advocates mourn the start of metered parking at Montrose Harbor

By John Greenfield | May 20, 2021 | No Comments

Despite the backlash from those who argued that free, super-convenient parking is a social justice issue, the city installed the pay-and-display boxes, and the meters were activated this morning.

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