How do you solve a problem like Sheridan Road?
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If we're going to convert lanes on Sheridan to make room for sustainable transportation, bus lanes are the most pressing need.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Edgewater
First major phase of four Red Line station rehabs and track upgrades kick off next month
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The project will rebuild the century-old Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr Red Line stations and tracks.
Thoughts on Uptown and Edgewater Red Line station designs
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In general the stops will have a sleek, minimalist appearance and a red-and-white color scheme, and eliminating the need for supporting pillars in the viaducts will create an airier feel.
Here’s an update on the Red and Purple Modernization project a year into the project
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All of the Belmont flyover columns were finished this summer, and temporary stations are being built in Uptown and Edgewater to allow for service as new ones are built.
Metra construction continues full steam (diesel, electricity?) ahead during COVID-19
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A silver lining of the pandemic is that while Metra schedules are light, the railroad can get a jump on construction projects.
BMW Driver Fatally Struck Lorraine Campion, 91, as She Crossed Street in Edgewater
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Campion was the 30th pedestrian to be struck and killed in Chicago this year.
Eyes on the Street: Lakefront Trail Separation between Montrose and Ardmore
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The new bike route adds a half-mile to the trip, but cyclists are rewarded with scenic views.
In CTA’s First-Ever TOD Plan, Too Much Parking is Proposed Adjacent to ‘L’ Stations
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The CTA has embarked on a neighborhood development plan to recommend new mixed-use buildings next to its 'L' stations on the North Side.
Ardmore-Montrose Plan Will Add a Half-Mile to Bike Route
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For better or for worse, cyclists will have to detour east to the lakefront on this stretch, and trail users will have to go through an underpass to cross Montrose.
Residents Want More Affordable Housing Along Broadway as Part of Red/Purple Rehab
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Instead of focusing on higher-end shops, restaurants, and housing, many neighbors along this corridor expressed strong support for affordable housing to help maintain a diverse community.
Don’t Panic! Take a Virtual Ride on the New Glenwood Greenway
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Despite what a recent CBS report might have you believe, the contraflow lane on Chicago's newest Neighborhood Greenway will prevent -- not cause -- crashes.