Neighborhoods Archives — Page 5 of 7

Food, mobility justice advocates join forces at the Chicago Food Justice Summit

Speakers discussed the relationship between safe conditions for pedestrians and good transit access with food security and nutrition.

Sharon Hoyer

March 3, 2021

Food, mobility justice advocates join forces at the Chicago Food Justice Summit

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 |Funding & Finance

What if Chicago actually did have rapid transit everywhere?

It's not that it would be particularly difficult to make this a reality -- we just need the political will.

John Greenfield

December 17, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

What other intersections would benefit from artistic Complete Streets makeovers?

These kinds of Complete Streets interventions are fairly easy and inexpensive, and can help make neighborhoods safer as well as more beautiful.

John Greenfield

December 10, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |2020 Election

Rahm was good for transportation, but McDonald coverup disqualifies him for USDOT post

Former CDOT chief Gabe Klein would be an ethical choice for the transportation slot who wouldn't alienate the Democratic party's progressive wing.

John Greenfield

November 11, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

Mitigating risks on group bike rides with COVID on the rise

While group bike rides, even with masks and social distancing, aren't without risk during the pandemic, community activists say the benefits are worth it.

Sharon Hoyer

November 7, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |COVID-19

To help restaurants and bars survive winter, let’s make it easy to use car space for seating

There are plenty of ways Chicago can help restaurants and bars survive this extremely challenging period -- if city officials are willing to be flexible, generous, and proactive to help them out.