Category Archives: Uptown Barriers
New Resource: “Steps to a Walkable Community”
Sam Schwartz Engineering and America Walks have teamed up to produce Steps to a Walkable Community: A Guide for Citizens, Planners, and Engineers, a playbook of multi-disciplinary tactics for improving and encouraging walking in communities around the country. A free
New Resource: “Steps to a Walkable Community”
Sam Schwartz Engineering and America Walks have teamed up to produce Steps to a Walkable Community: A Guide for Citizens, Planners, and Engineers, a playbook of multi-disciplinary tactics for improving and encouraging walking in communities around the country. A free
Berteau Greenway: Public Meeting Thursday
You’re invited to this public meeting on the proposed Greenway on Berteau. Alderman Cappleman’s 46th Ward Transportation Master Plan calls for a Greenway in our ward, but that has not yet been achieved. Our recommendation is for Leland. Come to
Berteau Greenway: Public Meeting Thursday
You’re invited to this public meeting on the proposed Greenway on Berteau. Alderman Cappleman’s 46th Ward Transportation Master Plan calls for a Greenway in our ward, but that has not yet been achieved. Our recommendation is for Leland. Come to
Ald. Cappleman, Bike Uptown Showcase New “Stop for Peds” Signs
Alderman James Cappleman and members of Bike Uptown met at the intersection of Montrose and the Lakefront Trail Tuesday morning to showcase the new “Stop for Pedestrians” signs that Alderman James Cappleman and Bike Uptown worked together to get installed.
Ald. Cappleman, Bike Uptown Showcase New “Stop for Peds” Signs
Alderman James Cappleman and members of Bike Uptown met at the intersection of Montrose and the Lakefront Trail Tuesday morning to showcase the new “Stop for Pedestrians” signs that Alderman James Cappleman and Bike Uptown worked together to get installed.
Traffic Trouble Hot Spots: Tell Us What’s Up
A source within the City of Chicago has asked Bike Uptown for suggestions on where in the 46th Ward to do traffic safety enforcement- targeting distracted driving and red-light running. Where would the best places be? Please leave comments below
Traffic Trouble Hot Spots: Tell Us What’s Up
A source within the City of Chicago has asked Bike Uptown for suggestions on where in the 46th Ward to do traffic safety enforcement- targeting distracted driving and red-light running. Where would the best places be? Please leave comments below
Audit Your Worst Intersection
On a Saturday in May, two other members of Bike Uptown and I did a “walkability audit” of the intersection of Montrose, Sheridan, and Broadway. The audit is an evaluation of the comfort of a place for pedestrians. It is
Audit Your Worst Intersection
On a Saturday in May, two other members of Bike Uptown and I did a “walkability audit” of the intersection of Montrose, Sheridan, and Broadway. The audit is an evaluation of the comfort of a place for pedestrians. It is
This is What it Would Be Like
If our rendering of Montrose/Broadway/Sheridan were realized, it would feel pretty much like how Sheridan feels…right NOW. What would you do with it? posted by Arline Welty
This is What it Would Be Like
If our rendering of Montrose/Broadway/Sheridan were realized, it would feel pretty much like how Sheridan feels…right NOW. What would you do with it? posted by Arline Welty
Got Street Pavement Markings to Add or Improve? Enter Them Here.
We are working with Alderman Cappleman on making the streets of the Ward calmer – more pedestrian and bicycle friendly and compatable with bus and auto. We are looking for feedback from each community group within the Ward on
Got Street Pavement Markings to Add or Improve? Enter Them Here.
We are working with Alderman Cappleman on making the streets of the Ward calmer – more pedestrian and bicycle friendly and compatable with bus and auto. We are looking for feedback from each community group within the Ward on
Submit Your Problem!
Bike Uptown invites you to email us with photos of the problem intersections, lack of parking spots, potholes, or any other barriers to easy and safe biking and walking in Uptown. Send your photos and descriptions to bikeuptown[at] gmail
Submit Your Problem!
Bike Uptown invites you to email us with photos of the problem intersections, lack of parking spots, potholes, or any other barriers to easy and safe biking and walking in Uptown. Send your photos and descriptions to bikeuptown[at] gmail
