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How Illinois Could Help Beat the Transit Fiscal Cliff By Shifting Federal Funding
Let's get real: Illinois has a looming public transportation crisis on our hands. Here's how to help solve it.
What Happens When Cities Drop Speed Limits to 25
Spoiler: pedestrian deaths plummet.
What to Know About Chicago’s Bus and Bike Lane Enforcement Pilot
Plus the Active Transportation Alliance and Commuters Take Action weigh in on the long-delayed launch.
Will Mayor Johnson Save Chicago’s Greyhound Station Before Tomorrow’s Deadline?
Sadly, when it comes to getting Chicago decision-makers to save the local Greyhound terminal, 630 W. Harrison St., before it closes this month, it’s looking increasingly unlikely that we can wake them up before September ends.
What Happened When Streetsblog Chicago Accepted a Skeptic’s Challenge to Count Vehicles on a Protected Bike Lane
Spoiler: they won, but that's not all they learned.
Recent Pedestrian Fatality Cases Rise on Chicago Streets
Pedestrian deaths are so common on Chicago roads, Streetsblog hasn't been able to cover all the tragedies.
Another Fantastic ‘Bike the Drive’ Event Highlights the Benefits of Downtown Chicago Less Car-Centric
Mayor Johnson rode again this year, and said he's committed to improving walking and biking. Does that mean he'll stand up to IDOT's status-quo highway rebuild proposal?
Eyes on the street: Completing the DNC Security Perimeter Ride by bicycle
Yesterday afternoon, Streetsblog CHI took a spin on the closest streets surrounding the Democratic National Convention that police were allowing non-attendees to access. Here's what they found.
Chicago Advocates are Demanding a People-Friendly Lake Shore Drive
The advocates and elected officials who attended and spoke are upset that IDOT and CDOT's current plan simply rebuilds the 8-lane shoreline highway with no transit lanes.
