NYC-Style Congestion Pricing Would Be Great For Chicago, Too
Why shouldn't Chicago also reap the safety, environmental, equity, and efficiency benefits of less driving?
February 12, 2025
House Reps Urge Biden to Protect Active Transport, Transit Funding
Streetsblog Chicago checks in about what could done to help safeguard the future of walk/bike/transit in our region before Donald Trump takes office again.
January 8, 2025
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.
December 16, 2024
What Happens When Cities Drop Speed Limits to 25
Spoiler: pedestrian deaths plummet.
November 18, 2024
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.
November 5, 2024
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
