Editorial Note – Chicago Archer Avenue Source Does Not Fit London Beat
An editorial note explaining why a Streetsblog Chicago article about political opposition to a street safety project in Brighton Park cannot be…
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Chicago’s accessible pedestrian signal rollout offers lessons for London’s street accessibility programme
A report on Chicago's accessible pedestrian signal rollout finds the city has exceeded court-ordered targets but technical gaps remain. The findings resonate…
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Chicago’s bike lane battle echoes London’s own cycling infrastructure debate
A Chicago op-ed attacking protected bike lanes has reignited familiar arguments about business impact, safety and equity. London’s parallel experience with Cycle…
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When a street name becomes a warning: pedestrian safety on Western Avenue, Chicago and London
A cluster of three fatal pedestrian crashes in three months on Chicago’s Western Avenue has no direct link to London, but the…
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Chicago’s “Concrete Beach” Phenomenon and its Lessons for Urban Public Space
Chicago residents have embraced their unique "concrete beach" along Lake Michigan, sparking conversations about unconventional urban public spaces and how cities can…
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Chicago Mayoral Candidate Proposes Five Commonsense Solutions for CTA Safety and Cleanliness
A Chicago mayoral candidate has put forward a five-point plan addressing safety concerns and cleanliness issues on the city's public transit system,…
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Chicago Plans Safety Upgrades on Ashland Avenue Following Fatal Hit-and-Run
A year after a fatal hit-and-run claimed the life of Marcela Herrera, Chicago Department of Transportation announces plans for safety enhancements on…
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Chicago Explores Underground Storage to Tackle Extreme Rainfall Flooding
A $12 million pilot project in Chicago is investigating underground stormwater storage as a novel approach to mitigating flooding, particularly in historically…
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Chicago Ranked Worst Large US City for Cycling, Prompting Official Response
A recent report by People for Bikes places Chicago last among large US cities for cycling infrastructure and safety, leading to a…
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Chicago Transit Board Nominations Spark Advocacy Concerns Over Expertise and eTOD Focus
Mayor Brandon Johnson's recent nominations for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) board have drawn criticism from transit advocates who question the inclusion…
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