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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Chicago’s Crosstown Trail: A Year of Progress for a Rail Corridor’s Public Realm Future
Advocates for the Friends of the Crosstown Trail are marking a year of progress in their campaign to transform an underused Chicago…
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Chicago Unveils Comprehensive Complete Streets Design Guide
The Chicago Department of Transportation has released its new Complete Streets guidelines, aiming to improve safety and usability for all road users,…
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Chicago Transit Oversight Hearing Falters as Aldermen Skip Crucial CTA Update
A mandated quarterly hearing on Chicago's public transit system was cut short due to a lack of quorum, preventing public questioning of…
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