Chicago Advocates Calm Traffic (And Make a Case for Low-Tech Infrastructure) With Music
At the "Save the Hole" guerrilla concert, sustainable transportation prankster Michael Burton and his band Urban Spaceman turned CDOT's traffic circle crater into a mosh pit.
September 29, 2024
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.
September 19, 2024
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.
September 10, 2024
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.
September 5, 2024
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?
September 3, 2024
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.
August 20, 2024
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.
August 9, 2024
What Will It Take to Get Chicago Better Bus Service?
The CTA and CDOT have a toolbox of ideas to make bus service faster and more reliable. Will decision-makers be bold enough to let them follow through?
July 29, 2024
Get on the bus! Advocates Urge Mayor Johnson to Save Chicago Greyhound Terminal
According to the letter, rehabbing the station would cost less that $40M, a small fraction of the price tag of many other local transportation projects.
July 23, 2024
Transit Planning Guru Jarrett Walker Discusses Chicago’s Transit Challenges
Walker, a consultant with the two system, talks about how to improve service. He won't "disagree with their managements in public," but says he's genuinely against the proposed merger.
July 16, 2024
