City announces plans to help save taverns by by enabling outdoor seating
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Effective immediately, bars, taverns, and breweries that lack kitchens can apply to temporarily serve on the sidewalk in front of their storefronts.
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ATA talked with West Siders about barriers to walking, biking, and using transit
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We must look at all the factors that are preventing people from using more sustainable modes of travel and work to address those issues.
Metra adds express trains to BNSF and Rock Island lines
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In another sign that Chicagoland transit is slowly coming back from dramatic ridership losses during the pandemic, Metra announced this week that it is adding express trains to its Rock Island and BNSF lines.
E-bikes to the rescue: 24 cycles and 12 cargo bikes lent to COVID aid organizations
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Bosch, along with Tern Bicycles, Stile Products, Inc., and B-Cycle, is providing 12 cargo e-bikes and 24 e-bikes to 11 public agencies, community groups, and small businesses.
Does Chicago need pandemic bus lanes? MPC and UIC experts weigh in
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Other cities have been rolling out pandemic bus lanes, but Chicago has taken no action.
Metra releases ridership data to help customers avoid crowding
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Metra launched a Ridership Dashboard to give riders a heads-up about crowding issues, so that they can make an informed decision when planning their commutes.
Chicagoans need more outdoor entertainment options that don’t require a car
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Golf courses are open, but beaches aren't. Since summer street festivals and concerns are canceled, Chicagoans need more outdoor entertainment alternatives.
Intercity bus companies are struggling financially, but service is slowly resuming
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Many of the companies ceased operations after ridership plummeted, but they're gradually getting back in gear.
Eyes on the Streets: Car-free Cafe Streets Open on Randolph and Taylor
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Randolph Street was bustling at 7:30 p.m. on a Saturday night, while at 9:30 p.m. on Taylor Street relatively few restaurants had tables out.
Chicago’s newest Slow Street is a 0.6-mile loop in South Shore
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This loop is perfect for local residents who'd like to get physical activity by walking or jogging laps, and a good set-up for children and families to go on bike rides.
Did Chicago miss the chance to make streets less car-centric? CDOT’s Gia Biagi responds
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During an interview with Streetsblog, the CDOT chief also discussed bike lane restriping, pandemic bus lanes, and how she's settling into life at the department.
New Cafe Streets announced, but so far Black and Latino dining strips are opting out
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Announced Cafe Streets in Chatham and Little Village have been cancelled or watered down, which means that so far none are planned on African-American- or Latino-owned restaurant strips.