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Gimme five: First Bus Priority Corridor Study meeting floated upgrades to Pulaski, Western, Cottage Grove, Fullerton, 55th - Streetsblog Chicago
By John Greenfield and Morgan Madderom John Greenfield wrote the “Bus Priority Corridor Study” section of this post. Morgan Madderom, a member of Commuters Take Action (CTAction), wrote the “Gage Park...
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Gimme five: First Bus Priority Corridor Study meeting floated upgrades to Pulaski, Western, Cottage Grove, Fullerton, 55th. This article is an SBC / Commuters Take Action collabo.
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Never mind the naysayers! At a meeting yesterday, Ald. Ramirez and CDOT explained how the Kedzie and Archer Complete Streets projects in Brighton Park got plenty of community input, and are needed to improve safety.
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Naysayers made noise about Kedzie and Archer Complete Street projects. Ald. Ramirez and CDOT discussed why the safety upgrades are needed. - Streetsblog Chicago
This piece includes reporting by Austin Busch, with additional background info and commentary by John Greenfield. On Tuesday evening, Ald. Julia Ramirez (12th) hosted a virtual meeting to update resid...
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November 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Never mind the naysayers! At a meeting yesterday, Ald. Ramirez and CDOT explained how the Kedzie and Archer Complete Streets projects in Brighton Park got plenty of community input, and are needed to improve safety.
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Got a good recent photo of bikeway construction near Archer/Kezie? Email John at jgreenfield[at]streetsblog[dot]org and if we run it we can pay you something for it. Thanks!
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November 26, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Got a good recent photo of bikeway construction near Archer/Kezie? Email John at jgreenfield[at]streetsblog[dot]org and if we run it we can pay you something for it. Thanks!
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Yesterday CTA workers were sprucing up the sign holders at O'Hare Station. 🖌️ 🚃 ✈️ 🦃
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November 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Yesterday CTA workers were sprucing up the sign holders at O'Hare Station. 🖌️ 🚃 ✈️ 🦃
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Here's a look at CDOT’s annual crash report, w/ data from 2021-24, ideas to lower numbers.
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Key findings from CDOT's annual Chicago Traffic Crashes report - Streetsblog Chicago
The Chicago Department of Transportation’s recently released annual Chicago Traffic Crashes report looks at data from the past several years and discusses the agency’s plan of action to reduce prevent...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Here's a look at CDOT’s annual crash report, w/ data from 2021-24, ideas to lower numbers.
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Friends of Big Marsh Holiday Party 12/13, 6-9 PM at Specialized Fulton Market, 925 W. Lake w/ food, music, drinks, and raffle.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Friends of Big Marsh Holiday Party 12/13, 6-9 PM at Specialized Fulton Market, 925 W. Lake w/ food, music, drinks, and raffle.
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Headlines: Chaddick monitoring challenges posed by Amtrak's Chicago Hub trains selling out in advance of holidays; I-290, I-88 Corridors may get Pace express bus service; GoFundMe launched for hit-and-run bike crash, Blue Line attack victims.
Today's Headlines for Wednesday, November 26 - Streetsblog Chicago
• DePaul’s Chaddick Institute is monitoring challenges posed by Amtrak’s Chicago Hub trains selling out many days in advance this holiday season • “A Faster Commute Could Be Coming to the I-290 and I-...
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November 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Headlines: Chaddick monitoring challenges posed by Amtrak's Chicago Hub trains selling out in advance of holidays; I-290, I-88 Corridors may get Pace express bus service; GoFundMe launched for hit-and-run bike crash, Blue Line attack victims.
Headlines: USDOT chief IDs Blue Line attack victim, blames criminal justice system, as did Mayor Johnson; Person injured after walking into side of train approaching Aurora; Block Club picks up story of Glenwood car-free block going back to drivers.
Today's Headlines for Tuesday, November 25 - Streetsblog Chicago
• Person injured after reportedly walking into the side of a Metra BNSF train as it approached Aurora Station Monday afternoon, disrupting train service (NBC) • Trump’s USDOT chief IDs Blue Line attac...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Headlines: USDOT chief IDs Blue Line attack victim, blames criminal justice system, as did Mayor Johnson; Person injured after walking into side of train approaching Aurora; Block Club picks up story of Glenwood car-free block going back to drivers.
"Women deserve to feel safe," Ald. Gardiner tells Fox in response to horrific Blue Line attack.
fox32chicago.com/video/1746278
Ironic, since he previously got in trouble for using profane, misogynistic language against female political staffers.
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fox32chicago.com/video/1746278
Ironic, since he previously got in trouble for using profane, misogynistic language against female political staffers.
chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/20...
Chicago alderman on CTA attack: Women deserve to feel safe | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago’s 45th Ward Alderman James Gardiner joins "ChicagoLIVE" to discuss the CTA train attack that left a woman critically injured. Gardiner calls the case “tragic” and says it underscores failures ...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
"Women deserve to feel safe," Ald. Gardiner tells Fox in response to horrific Blue Line attack.
fox32chicago.com/video/1746278
Ironic, since he previously got in trouble for using profane, misogynistic language against female political staffers.
chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/20...
fox32chicago.com/video/1746278
Ironic, since he previously got in trouble for using profane, misogynistic language against female political staffers.
chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/20...
Gimme five: First Bus Priority Corridor Study meeting floated upgrades to Pulaski, Western, Cottage Grove, Fullerton, 55th. This article is an SBC / Commuters Take Action collabo.
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Gimme five: First Bus Priority Corridor Study meeting floated upgrades to Pulaski, Western, Cottage Grove, Fullerton, 55th - Streetsblog Chicago
By John Greenfield and Morgan Madderom John Greenfield wrote the “Bus Priority Corridor Study” section of this post. Morgan Madderom, a member of Commuters Take Action (CTAction), wrote the “Gage Park...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Gimme five: First Bus Priority Corridor Study meeting floated upgrades to Pulaski, Western, Cottage Grove, Fullerton, 55th. This article is an SBC / Commuters Take Action collabo.
@ctaction.org @chicagocta.bsky.social
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Oh snap! Capitol Fax ridicules CTA Board Chair for his claim that remixing the board structure under NITA is problematic because in the past mayoral control of CTA has meant "the CTA operated 'efficiently and responsively.'" 🤣
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Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » CTA board chair inadvertently makes strong case for busting up the transit fiefdomsCapitolFax.com
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November 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Oh snap! Capitol Fax ridicules CTA Board Chair for his claim that remixing the board structure under NITA is problematic because in the past mayoral control of CTA has meant "the CTA operated 'efficiently and responsively.'" 🤣
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By former SBC contributor Ariel Parrella in Block Club: "As Beloved Logan Square Crossing Guard Pete Parada Retires, Neighbors Thank Him."
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As Beloved Logan Square Crossing Guard Pete Parada Retires, Neighbors Thank Him
Now with two pensions under his belt and more free time, Parada hopes to travel, play sports, take cooking classes and relax.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
By former SBC contributor Ariel Parrella in Block Club: "As Beloved Logan Square Crossing Guard Pete Parada Retires, Neighbors Thank Him."
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Good recent news about federal funding for CTA, for a change? "CTA to buy up to 150 hybrid buses with $121M federal grant." 🤞
Of course, for fighting climate change at low cost, enforced bus lanes > e-buses.
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Of course, for fighting climate change at low cost, enforced bus lanes > e-buses.
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CTA to buy up to 150 hybrid buses with $121 million federal grant
The Federal Transit Administration on Thursday announced $1.1 billion in awards through its Low or No Emission Grant Program.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Good recent news about federal funding for CTA, for a change? "CTA to buy up to 150 hybrid buses with $121M federal grant." 🤞
Of course, for fighting climate change at low cost, enforced bus lanes > e-buses.
@chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org @betterstreetschicago.org @atalliance.bsky.social
Of course, for fighting climate change at low cost, enforced bus lanes > e-buses.
@chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org @betterstreetschicago.org @atalliance.bsky.social
"Metra to host Toys for Tots Drive Donate a new and unwrapped toy or cash at downtown Metra stations Dec. 9."
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Metra to host Toys for Tots Drive Donate a new and unwrapped toy or cash at downtown Metra stations Dec. 9 | Metra
The holiday season is upon us! Metra is once again partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation for its morning rush hour holiday toy drive on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at all five do...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
"Metra to host Toys for Tots Drive Donate a new and unwrapped toy or cash at downtown Metra stations Dec. 9."
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The advocacy org People for Bikes rightly criticized Chicago for our lack of protected intersections. CDOT recently installed our first one on the Near South Side, but local City Council rep Pat Dowell is forcing them to tear it out.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The advocacy org People for Bikes rightly criticized Chicago for our lack of protected intersections. CDOT recently installed our first one on the Near South Side, but local City Council rep Pat Dowell is forcing them to tear it out.
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chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/21/a... @peopleforbikes.bsky.social
Headlines: RTA budget is open for public comment through 12/5, virtual hearing 12/4; Life expectancy declines as you move west on Green Line, from 87 years near Clark/Lake to 67 near Pulaski; GoFundMe launched for cyclist struck on Ravenswood Avenue.
Today's Headlines for Monday, November 24 - Streetsblog Chicago
• RTA budget is open for public comment through 12/5, and there’s a virtual regional budget hearing 12/4, 4-6 PM. Register here. • Life expectancy shockingly declines as you move west along Green Line...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Headlines: RTA budget is open for public comment through 12/5, virtual hearing 12/4; Life expectancy declines as you move west on Green Line, from 87 years near Clark/Lake to 67 near Pulaski; GoFundMe launched for cyclist struck on Ravenswood Avenue.
Tragically, a hit-and-run driver fatally struck a man last Monday 11/17 afternoon near a shopping plaza in Morgan Park. Local Ald. Ronny Mosley (21st) voted against lowering Chicago's default speed limit to 25.
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CPD: Hit-and-run van driver fatally struck man, 45, near Morgan Park shopping plaza - Streetsblog Chicago
Tragically, a hit-and-run driver fatally struck a man last Monday afternoon at a shopping plaza in the Morgan Park community. According to police, on Monday, November 17, around 4:45 p.m., a motorist ...
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November 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Tragically, a hit-and-run driver fatally struck a man last Monday 11/17 afternoon near a shopping plaza in Morgan Park. Local Ald. Ronny Mosley (21st) voted against lowering Chicago's default speed limit to 25.
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Ald. Dowell is forcing CDOT to tear out portions of already installed bike lane protection on 18th, including Chicago's first protected intersection.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Ald. Dowell is forcing CDOT to tear out portions of already installed bike lane protection on 18th, including Chicago's first protected intersection.
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Loyola is hosting a preview of the new holiday romance "Christmas in Chicago," whose male protagonist is a Lincoln Square alder, reportedly *not* Andre Vasquez or Matt Martin.
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HOME - "Christmas in Chicago" Film Screening
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November 21, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Loyola is hosting a preview of the new holiday romance "Christmas in Chicago," whose male protagonist is a Lincoln Square alder, reportedly *not* Andre Vasquez or Matt Martin.
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We wrote up RTA ED Leanne Redden's report from Thursday's board meeting, including a discussion of Urban planning issues.
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But kudos to Star:Line for sitting through the whole 6-hour ordeal, uh, hearing! Commentary on his Bluesky account: bsky.app/profile/star...
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But kudos to Star:Line for sitting through the whole 6-hour ordeal, uh, hearing! Commentary on his Bluesky account: bsky.app/profile/star...
November 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
We wrote up RTA ED Leanne Redden's report from Thursday's board meeting, including a discussion of Urban planning issues.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/20/a...
But kudos to Star:Line for sitting through the whole 6-hour ordeal, uh, hearing! Commentary on his Bluesky account: bsky.app/profile/star...
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But kudos to Star:Line for sitting through the whole 6-hour ordeal, uh, hearing! Commentary on his Bluesky account: bsky.app/profile/star...
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we had the most fun riding & burning the binary with @gender_fucked_productions ❤️🔥🔥🚴🏻♂️🚴🏼♀️🚴🏻
big thank you to @gender_fucked_productions & all for setting up a cozy fire & snacks! ❣️
don’t forget that you can always stay connected with our community between rides on discord! 🖤
big thank you to @gender_fucked_productions & all for setting up a cozy fire & snacks! ❣️
don’t forget that you can always stay connected with our community between rides on discord! 🖤
November 20, 2025 at 12:39 AM
we had the most fun riding & burning the binary with @gender_fucked_productions ❤️🔥🔥🚴🏻♂️🚴🏼♀️🚴🏻
big thank you to @gender_fucked_productions & all for setting up a cozy fire & snacks! ❣️
don’t forget that you can always stay connected with our community between rides on discord! 🖤
big thank you to @gender_fucked_productions & all for setting up a cozy fire & snacks! ❣️
don’t forget that you can always stay connected with our community between rides on discord! 🖤
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The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) is hosting its first public meeting on its plan to reimagine bikeways around O'Hare Airport.
📍 Virtual (Zoom)
⏰Thursday, December 11th, 5:30-7pm
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📍 Virtual (Zoom)
⏰Thursday, December 11th, 5:30-7pm
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
O'Hare Area Bike Network Study Virtual Public Information Meeting Registration
The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DOTH) invites you to a virtual public information meeting for the O’Hare Area Bike Network Study, which will evaluate, plan and identify oppo...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) is hosting its first public meeting on its plan to reimagine bikeways around O'Hare Airport.
📍 Virtual (Zoom)
⏰Thursday, December 11th, 5:30-7pm
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📍 Virtual (Zoom)
⏰Thursday, December 11th, 5:30-7pm
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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🔔 The RTA Access to Transit Call for Projects applications are now open! Eligible projects must demonstrate the ability to increase ridership, improve access to existing transit services, and contribute to reduced vehicle trips.
Learn more and apply: www.rtachicago.org/communities/...
Learn more and apply: www.rtachicago.org/communities/...
November 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
🔔 The RTA Access to Transit Call for Projects applications are now open! Eligible projects must demonstrate the ability to increase ridership, improve access to existing transit services, and contribute to reduced vehicle trips.
Learn more and apply: www.rtachicago.org/communities/...
Learn more and apply: www.rtachicago.org/communities/...
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A replacement plaque for Yader is in progress. We’ll have it out there soon. Thank you to everyone who has helped keep an eye on his bike.
November 20, 2025 at 9:19 PM
A replacement plaque for Yader is in progress. We’ll have it out there soon. Thank you to everyone who has helped keep an eye on his bike.
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The next #YardSocial train crawl is just eight days away! Shake off the turkey coma and ride the rails with us for Black Friday in the southwest suburbs. Crawl kicks off downtown at Bears kickoff, with the first train right around halftime. Check the alt text for the full itinerary.
November 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The next #YardSocial train crawl is just eight days away! Shake off the turkey coma and ride the rails with us for Black Friday in the southwest suburbs. Crawl kicks off downtown at Bears kickoff, with the first train right around halftime. Check the alt text for the full itinerary.
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[ Chicago Tuesday 12/9 ] In-person & Online. Join our report out. “Bicyclist Fatalities: Investigating USDOT-Registered Carriers, City of Chicago Contracts, & Insurance Networks”
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In-person and Online: Bicyclist Fatalities - Investigating USDOT-Registered Carriers, City of Chicago Contracts, & Insurance Networks - Chi Hack Night
Bike Lane Uprising has conducted a data-driven audit and risk analysis of over 50,000 Illinois companies registered with the United States Department of Transportation - specifically examining their r...
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November 21, 2025 at 12:38 AM
[ Chicago Tuesday 12/9 ] In-person & Online. Join our report out. “Bicyclist Fatalities: Investigating USDOT-Registered Carriers, City of Chicago Contracts, & Insurance Networks”
chihacknight.org/events/2025/...
chihacknight.org/events/2025/...