Chicago’s Logan Square Redevelopment Sparks Debate Over Street Design
A recent streetscape and plaza project in Chicago's Logan Square has transformed a busy intersection into pedestrian-friendly spaces, but emerging issues are…
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Culver City Enhances Elenda Street Bikeway with Concrete Protection
Culver City has upgraded its protected bikeway on Elenda Street, replacing temporary armadillo-style barriers with permanent concrete curbs to improve safety and…
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Failed Street Standards Reform Highlights Culture Shift Needed for Urban Change
A decades-old anecdote from a city council meeting reveals how deeply ingrained cultural narratives can derail practical urban reforms, underscoring the challenge…
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Chicago Opens Grace Street Neighborhood Greenway, Connecting RiverRun to Lakefront Trail
A new three-mile neighborhood greenway aims to provide a low-stress cycling route between the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, incorporating contraflow bike…
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Chicago Driver Fatally Strikes Pedestrian at Intersection Planned for Traffic Signal
A 62-year-old pedestrian was killed at an intersection where traffic signal installation had been planned for years, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in…
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Janette Sadik-Khan Appointed to MTA Board, Bringing Extensive Transit Policy Experience
Former NYC DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan, known for her transformative street design initiatives, has been appointed to the MTA board, signaling a…
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