UIC infectious disease chief: It’s safe to walk, bike with non-household members
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"If both people are wearing masks the chance of infection is quite low... As long as you socially distance, you can be with friends and family.”
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about COVID-19
Uncharted territory: RTA leaders discuss how Chicago transit will survive COVID-19
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How with the CTA, Pace, and Metra transport more people to work when the state reopens, while maintaining social distance, with a lot less money? That remains to be seen.
Humboldt ring road will be closed to parking, open for walk/bike Memorial Day
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The parking ban will help prevent dangerous congregating, but will also enable pedestrian activity in the road.
Alderman Martin is putting out feelers about doing open streets interventions in Lincoln Square
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"We want to make sure that as people are spending more time outside, we are adjusting infrastructure accordingly."
Map: What could a Slow Streets network look like in Chicago?
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This map some potential Slow Streets routes in the central city, including side streets and park roads where through traffic could be prohibited during Stay at Home.
An architecture firm proposes guidelines for a Chicago open streets plan
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Hammersley Architecture recently drafted a Chicago Promenade Plan for a network of streets where through traffic is prohibited to make room for pedestrians and cyclists.
What do ATA’s peer organizations across the country think of open streets?
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We talked to transportation advocacy organizations in Oakland, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Denver, Minneapolis, Philadelphia and Madison, Wisconsin.
Lightfoot: I’m open to hiring Social Distancing Ambassadors when lakefront reopens
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The mayor said the "tough" ushers at Wrigley Field might a good model for future Social Distancing Ambassadors in Chicago parks.
Facing falling ridership, Pace suspends 15 bus routes, modifies service on another 21
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Today Pace announced that it is temporarily cutting 15 bus lines, as well as modifying another 12 routes, in order to cut costs, as well as providing other pandemic-related updates.
You can’t do drive-through COVID-19 testing without a car. So what are your options?
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Drive-up and curbside testing allows people to avoid entering buildings and remain in their vehicles while the test is conducted. But where does that leave those of us who don't have cars?
Welcome to the party: ATA finally gets on board with advocating for Open Streets
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The Active Transportation Alliance previously said pushing for more space for walk/bike during the pandemic was "inappropriate," but now that they're on the right page, we're willing to let it slide.
Friends of the Parks discusses the need for green space during COVID-19 and beyond
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Executive director Juanita Irizarry says she would have preferred a more nuanced approach to park closures, and sees the pandemic as an opportunity to advance the discussion of park equity.