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Here’s why Pritzker’s plan to skip this year’s scheduled gas tax hike is a bad idea

The proposal, which is projected to cost the state $135 million in revenue, is unfair to people who don't drive. And it may not even save much money for drivers.

Steven Vance

February 1, 2022

Here’s why Pritzker’s plan to skip this year’s scheduled gas tax hike is a bad idea

Streetsblog Chicago |Driving

Minimum parking, maximum rent: Let’s cut tenants a break by ending parking minimums

It’s time to build on the success of the transit-oriented development ordinance and eliminate parking minimums for housing city-wide.

Richard Day

December 14, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |15 Minute Cities

Study: 15-minute walk/bike access to key resources is not enough to guarantee prosperity

While the 15-minute city is a great goal for Chicago, that alone will not guarantee equitable outcomes.

John Greenfield

September 9, 2021

Streetsblog NYC |City Council

OPINION: Streetside Dining Is the Future — And Here’s How To Do It Right

The Open Restaurants program, founded during the pandemic, deserves to be a permanent part of the cityscape. Here are some common-sense steps.

Robert Bookman

August 10, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

Could a network of Slow Streets circuits speed pandemic recovery?

Streetsblog reader Nate Hutcheson brainstormed a system of Slow Streets designed as a community and economic development strategy.

John Greenfield

January 27, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

What will and should Biden-Harris mean for transportation? Experts, advocates weigh in

After the initial euphoria of Saturday’s election result wore off, Streetsblog Chicago reached out to local transportation leaders to get their take on what the Biden-Harris administration will mean for sustainable transportation, based on the candidates’ platform and statements. We also asked these experts and advocates, as well as our readers, what they’d like to […]

John Greenfield

November 9, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |COVID-19

Dome sweet dome? A look at more strategies to help bars and restaurants survive winter

Here's a look at new kinds of outdoor dining, including greenhouses and domes, and the winners of the city's outdoor dining contest.

Sharon Hoyer

October 29, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

The new Bike Lane Uprising app makes it easier than ever to report bikeway obstructions

This week Bike Lane Uprising released a smartphone app, available for Android and iOS devices, for filing bikeway blockage reports.

John Greenfield

October 29, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |COVID-19

Chicago businesses: Here’s what’s required to use parking lanes to enable outdoor seating

It turns out that the bureaucratic hoops aren't especially onerous, and they're a relative bargain thanks to the city waiving some of the associated fees.

John Greenfield

October 29, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Infrastructure

How to Keep People from Parking Scooters on Sidewalks

Scooter ridership is down this year per vehicle compared to last year, but the average trip length is longer, and the companies have been doing a better job of complying with equity rules.

John Greenfield

September 16, 2020

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