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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 3h

Watching, waiting, commiserating. At today's CTA board meeting, director Roberto Requejo weighed in on Trump's blockade of Red Line Extension grant. He said he appreciates that what CTA is dealing with "is not normal." 😬
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@chicagocta.bsky.social @yonahfreemark.com

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 7h

Background on the Wood Street Greenway Project.
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@chicritmass.bsky.social

Here are the new plans for traffic diverters instead of PBLs on the Wood Street Neighborhood Greenway - Streetsblog Chicago

While the new proposal is a major change from the original protected bike lane plans, installing traffic diverters will go a long way towards making Wood truly bike-friendly.

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 7h

LOL! When we saw a bike parked in front of the Inside Publications office the other day, we thought publisher Ron Roenigk, the self-described "King of the NIMBYs," had turned over a new leaf. Such was not the case! We may respond to this new anti-Wood Greenway screed he ran soon.

@bikegridnow.org

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 10h

And statewide bike advocates @rideillinois.bsky.social is promoting a book on effective transportation advocacy, because you've got to be in it to win it!
bsky.app/profile/ride...

All right local walk/bike/transit siblings, thanks for sharing, and keep on doing what you do!

Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 1d

The new book 'If You Want to Win, You’ve Got to Fight: A Guide to Effective Transportation Advocacy' (by carterlavin.bsky.social) provides a roadmap for transforming passion into political power to win transit, bike, and street safety changes for your community

islandpress.org/books/if-you...

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 10h

Shinkansen stans @hsrail.bsky.social are promoting their upcoming discussion of the transit budgetary escarpment with ATA's Amy Rynell and Rep. Kam Buckner.
bsky.app/profile/hsra...

High Speed Rail Alliance @hsrail.bsky.social · 1d

Amy Rynell, Executive Director, Active Transportation Alliance, will be our next highlighted speaker at our upcoming event!

Hear from Amy by signing up for our luncheon on October 10th! To purchase tickets and learn more, you can visit the link below.

www.hsrail.org/events/lunch...

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 10h

The @chicritmass.bsky.social account spotted a wacky bicycle for sale.
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Chicago Critical Mass @chicritmass.bsky.social · 1d

A unique bicycle build on Chicago FB market place. 🤔 #Chicago

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 10h

SBC cofounder @stevevance.net is highlighting a new transit-oriented development via his @chicagocityscape.com development data website.
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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 1d

that’s some TOD
One block from an L station with two lines

49 homes, permitted by right - www.chicagocityscape.com/permit/10100...

Photo of an apartment building under construction and taken from across the street

Photo of the same apartment building under construction, taken on the sidewalk on the narrow side of the building

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 10h

The fun-loving @chicagocta.bsky.social media department has tips on how to use transit to watch the marathon.
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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 1d

Cheer on your favorite marathoner from the course's best viewing spots 📣🏃‍♀️

Best places to watch the Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Clark/ Division
Miles 4 and 12
Board a Red Line train and exit at LaSalle Street (Mile 4).
Walk one block west to Wells Street (Mile 12).

Addison Red
Mile 8.5
Board a Red Line train and exit at Addison Street.
Walk four blocks east to Broadway.

Sedgwick
Mile 11
Board a Brown Line train and exit at Sedgwick Street.
Walk a half-block north to North Avenue.

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 10h

The good folks at @atalliance.bsky.social just shared a story about how a free bikes program in Detroit is helping to level the playing field.
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Active Transportation Alliance @atalliance.bsky.social · 13h

"Some research and anecdotal evidence in other parts of the country suggest bicycles alone may reduce chronic absenteeism. Those who support the idea say using bikes to get to school gives more students access to transportation they otherwise wouldn’t have, can improve their health and well-being."

These Detroit students say free bikes helped address some systemic issues that cause chronic absenteeism

The Detroit school district is considering giving bikes to chronically absent students in other schools.

www.chalkbeat.org

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 10h

We see @betterstreetschicago.org is recruiting volunteers to help Chicagoland dodge the transit pecuniary precipice.
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Better Streets Chicago @betterstreetschicago.org · 13h

💪 Join us every single day to reach transit riders about the fight to save transit — sign up for a shift that works for you ➡️ mobilize.us/betterstreetschicago/event/855996/

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 10h

All right, it's that time of day when we check on what fellow Chicago sustainable transportation advocates and professionals are up to...

@bikelaneuprising.bsky.social just updated their app to document bikeway blockages. 👍
bsky.app/profile/bike...

Bike Lane Uprising @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social · 14h

We just released an update to our mobile app. Our app will now automatically fill in the metro city field. It will also remember the last city you submitted from and place that city at the top of the list of cities.

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 10h

Thanks for the reminder! Neighbors of Edgewater & Uptown is holding a rally in support of upzoning Broadway to allow for more transit-friendly affordable housing, Thursday 10/9 at the Riviera Theater, 4744 N. Broadway. We'll be there!
www.instagram.com/p/DPby-OEiH1O/

@stevevance.net

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 10h

Op-ed from Elevated Chicago's ED Juan Sebastian Arias: "Transit reform bill strengthens local decision-making on development."
chicagotribune.com/2025/10/08/o...

Here's our interview with him last year.
chi.streetsblog.org/2024/05/08/e...

@elevatedchicago.bsky.social

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 11h

@blockclubchi.bsky.social: "How Can West Side’s Madison Street Be Improved? City Works To Reverse Years Of Disinvestment."
blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/08/h...

How Can West Side's Madison Street Be Improved? City Works To Reverse Years Of Disinvestment

Once the epicenter of the West Side, Madison Street has suffered from disinvestment, civil unrest and suburban flight. A new city study seeks to find ways to build on recent successes along the corrid...

blockclubchicago.org

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 11h

For the second year in a row, the Sadie Hawkins Style Ride bicycle scavenger hunt will raise money for the Chicago Abortion Fund.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/10/07/f...

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 12h

Hopefully even opponents of Chicago's Granville Greenway will admit it's cool that by eliminating left turns from Clark St. onto Granville Ave., the DOT was able to create a bunch of new green space in the Clark median.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/10/07/e...

@bikegridnow.org @chicritmass.bsky.social

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 13h

Headlines: "Organizers Feel Whiplash as Trump Freezes RLE Funding"; "Metra celebrates rehabilitation of three Metra Electric stations"; John discusses "struggle with IDOT for a saner configuration" on Bike Talk.

@biketalk.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org @bikegridnow.org

Today's Headlines for Wednesday, October 8 - Streetsblog Chicago

This post is sponsored by Keating Law Offices. • “Chicago Organizers Feel Whiplash as Trump Administration Freezes Funding for Red Line Extension” (WTTW) • “Metra celebrates rehabilitation of three Me...

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 14h

Here's our new analysis of Chicago's basically completed Granville Avenue Neighborhood Greenway, including before-and-after images and handlebar POV video. Seems like it's reducing car traffic, increasing bike and e-scooter use. 👍
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/10/07/e...

@chicritmass.bsky.social

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 1d

The annual Sadie Hawkins Style Ride costumed scavenger hunt, 10/25, 3 PM in Palmer Square, is a lot of fun – for a purpose. This year, for the second time in a row, it will raise money for the Chicago Abortion Fund.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/10/07/f...

@chicritmass.bsky.social @stevevance.net

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High Speed Rail Alliance @hsrail.bsky.social · 1d

Amy Rynell, Executive Director, Active Transportation Alliance, will be our next highlighted speaker at our upcoming event!

Hear from Amy by signing up for our luncheon on October 10th! To purchase tickets and learn more, you can visit the link below.

www.hsrail.org/events/lunch...

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 1d

Awful: A male SUV driver, 45, died after a large metal object fell off a truck & crashed through his windshield on the Dan Ryan near 29th St. DePaul transportation expert Joe Schwieterman's response: "We just have to find ways to make that corridor safer for people."
www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...

Metal object crashes through windshield, kills SUV driver on Dan Ryan Expressway

Illinois State Police are asking for the public's help with information after the driver was hit by a large metal object that went through his windshield on the Dan Ryan Expressway on Monday morning.

www.cbsnews.com

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 1d

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Photos of new Milwaukee Ave. PBLs in River West by Sharon Hoyer.
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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 1d

Want more & better PBLs? SBC cheerleads good City projects, makes critiques when warranted.

We need $42.5K to complete our 2025-2026 budget and keep rolling at full speed next year. We'd appreciate tips on grants and donors.
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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 1d

Chicago could learn a thing or two from recent NYC transportation initiatives!
chi.streetsblog.org/2023/11/05/c... @nyc.streetsblog.org

Cool New York City transportation stuff I'd love to see in Chicago - Streetsblog Chicago

My Streetsblog NYC colleagues may think I've got a rose-colored viewpoint, but during a visit to New York, I was impressed by the current state of local transit, biking, and more.

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Better Streets Chicago @betterstreetschicago.org · 2d

📣 1 week to save transit in veto session means it’s all hands on deck! We’ve got 3 ways you can get involved right now!

➡️ Sign up for our rally & lobby day with @ilenviro.bsky.social on October 15th
➡️ Sign up to canvass
➡️ Volunteer info meeting October 9th @ 7pm

Sign up at the links in our bio! ⬆️

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