Category Archives: Policy
Streets & Infrastructure Project Proposals
Soon, Uptowners will vote on how to spend the 46th Ward’s menu funds, so it’s important that all of our readers educate themselves about the proposals. The blog Transitized has a very clear writeup about the proposed Streets & Cycling
Streets & Infrastructure Project Proposals
Soon, Uptowners will vote on how to spend the 46th Ward’s menu funds, so it’s important that all of our readers educate themselves about the proposals. The blog Transitized has a very clear writeup about the proposed Streets & Cycling
Tell Tunney “More Options, Not More Parking”: Pitch In!
Are you against Alderman Tunney’s plans to build more unnecessary parking in Lakeview (more here)?There are now several ways to DO something about it. You can sign the online petition, here You can go door to door collecting signatures using
Tell Tunney “More Options, Not More Parking”: Pitch In!
Are you against Alderman Tunney’s plans to build more unnecessary parking in Lakeview (more here)?There are now several ways to DO something about it. You can sign the online petition, here You can go door to door collecting signatures using
Call to Action: Don’t Turn Lakeview into a Parking Lot
Our neighbors in Lakeview need your help in preventing Alderman Tunney from turning the neighborhood into more of a parking lot. Please add your voice to this important issue that will have profound effects on transportation across the North Side.
Call to Action: Don’t Turn Lakeview into a Parking Lot
Our neighbors in Lakeview need your help in preventing Alderman Tunney from turning the neighborhood into more of a parking lot. Please add your voice to this important issue that will have profound effects on transportation across the North Side.
Traffic Calming Owns Participatory Budgeting
A Participatory Budgeting postcard for you: the Streets and Cycling committee met this week to whittle down the list of projects from community brainstorms and identify winners that deserve more research. The theme of traffic calming keeps coming up. Check
Traffic Calming Owns Participatory Budgeting
A Participatory Budgeting postcard for you: the Streets and Cycling committee met this week to whittle down the list of projects from community brainstorms and identify winners that deserve more research. The theme of traffic calming keeps coming up. Check
Last Night’s Results: People Like to Bike
Last night’s neighborhood assembly brought together 20 neighborhood residents (mostly from Sheridan Park) to brainstorm ideas for the 46th Ward Participatory Budgeting ballot, and boy howdy, were there some consistent themes. To bottom-line it right away: the #1 vote from
Last Night’s Results: People Like to Bike
Last night’s neighborhood assembly brought together 20 neighborhood residents (mostly from Sheridan Park) to brainstorm ideas for the 46th Ward Participatory Budgeting ballot, and boy howdy, were there some consistent themes. To bottom-line it right away: the #1 vote from
Come Tonight Or Stop Complaining
There are just two more participatory budgeting assemblies this year- and one is tonight (6pm, Stockton Elementary School, 4425 N Beacon). Come with your infrastructure ideas or stop complaining about how we don’t have a bricolage mural at the Lawrence
Come Tonight Or Stop Complaining
There are just two more participatory budgeting assemblies this year- and one is tonight (6pm, Stockton Elementary School, 4425 N Beacon). Come with your infrastructure ideas or stop complaining about how we don’t have a bricolage mural at the Lawrence
Wilson Station Meeting Recap
Thanks to our friends at GRID Chicago for the recap, here.
For Better Infrastructure, Show Up Here
On October 10, Alderman James Cappleman will announce participatory budgeting in the 46th Ward. Participatory budgeting is a community-based process where community members decide how to spend $1.3 million in Aldermanic menu funds. Residents gather at neighborhood assemblies, develop project
For Better Infrastructure, Show Up Here
On October 10, Alderman James Cappleman will announce participatory budgeting in the 46th Ward. Participatory budgeting is a community-based process where community members decide how to spend $1.3 million in Aldermanic menu funds. Residents gather at neighborhood assemblies, develop project
The Dreamy Infrastructure of NY
Walking around New York is getting easier, thanks to the folks at the NYDOT who have the audacity to reclaim streets for cyclists and pedestrians. Here’s a photo blog of some of the most heart-swelling highlights. This is an entrance
The Dreamy Infrastructure of NY
Walking around New York is getting easier, thanks to the folks at the NYDOT who have the audacity to reclaim streets for cyclists and pedestrians. Here’s a photo blog of some of the most heart-swelling highlights. This is an entrance
Berteau Greenway: Everybody’s Two Cents
Last night, CDOT staff and Alderman Ameya Pawar hosted a public meeting to show residents the final concepts for Chicago’s first proposed Neighborhood Greenway on Berteau from Clark to Lincoln. From the Bike Uptown perspective, it’s useful to learn how
Berteau Greenway: Everybody’s Two Cents
Last night, CDOT staff and Alderman Ameya Pawar hosted a public meeting to show residents the final concepts for Chicago’s first proposed Neighborhood Greenway on Berteau from Clark to Lincoln. From the Bike Uptown perspective, it’s useful to learn how
Action Alert: Sign Petition for Downtown Protected Bike Lanes
Please sign the petition by clicking here. On Sunday, Mayor Emanuel announced that the City plans to install the first protected bike lane in the Loop later this year. The two-way bikeway on Dearborn Street would connect the Kinzie Street protected bike lane to Polk
Action Alert: Sign Petition for Downtown Protected Bike Lanes
Please sign the petition by clicking here. On Sunday, Mayor Emanuel announced that the City plans to install the first protected bike lane in the Loop later this year. The two-way bikeway on Dearborn Street would connect the Kinzie Street protected bike lane to Polk
Active Trans Design Manual is Out
We’ve been looking forward to this manual. Local advisory groups and elected officials should use it for policy and infrastructure decisions in their wards. From the Active Transportation Alliance blog post: Active Transportation Alliance is proud to announce the publication
Active Trans Design Manual is Out
We’ve been looking forward to this manual. Local advisory groups and elected officials should use it for policy and infrastructure decisions in their wards. From the Active Transportation Alliance blog post: Active Transportation Alliance is proud to announce the publication
