Uber Eats driver Jeremy Wolff: The City pricing and managing curb space, and delivery companies being more transparent about pay, could make our streets safer and more efficient for everyone. chi.streetsblog.org/2026/02/27/u... @mayorofchicago.bsky.social @atalliance.bsky.social

Tribune Editorial: "Why Chicago’s parking and red light ticketing is such a mess." One thing that springs to mind: To improve ticket equity, Chicago really needs to reinstate, and better publicize, the Clear Path Pilot's 50% discount on tickets for low-income residents. @chicagotribune.com

Active Trans: If we don't develop a strong robotaxi policy for Illinois, there will be Waymo parking in bike lanes. @atalliance.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org @bikegridnow.org

Headlines: MED service disrupted after driver hit a bridge in south-suburban Harvey; "From Chatham to Wrigley: Ernie Banks' CTA commute and Black Chicago history"; Bike Lane Uprising calls to action on Archer, Portage Park bikeway proposal.

Claudia Zuno is running for alder with plans to tear out safety infra, backed by Trump-friendly Juan Rangel's lobbying group. On 12/15, we asked if that was so. She said, "No, I'm not." We guess, technically, she wasn't lying to us back then. 💁‍♂️ chi.streetsblog.org/2026/02/26/i...

Got a B/W/T-related meeting, event, or project you need to promote? Feel free to email us for publicity via the Streetsblog Chicago Social Media Juggernaut: Today's Headlines, Bluesky, Twitter, and/or FB. And maybe one day John will enter the 21st Century with Instagram. 😉

We already corrected this in our post last night, but let's update it on social media. There's will be no vote at CMAP today on N. DLSD, just a meeting where there will be no opportunity to #TakeLSD out of the running to advance on the agency's "constrained" list.

Friday’s CMAP vote could lock in a lakefront walled off by an 8-lane highway. Here’s how to comment.

Meeting on planned Portage Park bike network 3/5, 6-7 PM at 4150 N. Long. www.chicago.gov/city/en/site... Ride with Bike Grid leaving 5:30 PM sharp from Logan Square eagle pillar. bsky.app/profile/bike... @atalliance.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social @bikegridnow.org @chicritmass.bsky.social

"A little-known program allows CTA and Metra to suspend riders. Most of them are Black." @chicagotribune.com @atalliance.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org @ctaction.org @chicagocta.bsky.social @yonahfreemark.com @equiticity.bsky.social

Awful: Hit-and-run SUV driver, 37, charged with felony for critically injuring boy, 16, on scooter Wed., around 7:41 PM near 68th/Homan near Marquette Park. Let's keep the victim in our thoughts. @atalliance.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social @bkevenides.bsky.social

Better Streets: "Tell CMAP to hit the brakes on 'Redefine the Drive!'" by contacting the agency and your alder with this form. 🚫 🚗 🚗 🚙 🚗 🚙 🚙 🚙 🏖️ @betterstreetschicago.org @atalliance.bsky.social @bikegridnow.org @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social @stevevance.net

Here's the Archer Safe Streets project debate in a nutshell. Sometimes ya gotta go nuclear in the comments section! 🤯 Here's the article on how more people use Chicago protected bike lanes on cold days than one might expect. chi.streetsblog.org/2024/12/15/h...

FWIW, attached a bakery-fresh statement from Mayor Johnson's office about why the City of Chicago is opposing the state bill that would overturn the Boub v. Wayne verdict by designating bike riders as "intended," not just "permitted," road users. Emphasis added. bsky.app/profile/chi....

To be frank, some may feel that posting wiener-themed anti-smoking PSAs at every CTA Red Line station was John's wurst idea ever, a blatant example of hotdogging. Hopefully after reading this, you may be convinced the project really cuts the mustard. 🚬 🚃 🌭 ⚾️ chi.streetsblog.org/2026/02/23/s...

In December, John asked Archer Safe Streets project protester Claudia Zuno (right) on video, "Are you running for office?" She responded, “No I’m not." But last week, she announced her campaign against incumbent Ald. Julia Ramirez (12th). 🤔

UP-N all stop due to tress-passer on the rail line S or RWood. police and Metra are on it

Awful: A man, 50, on porch yelled "Slow down!" at a driver speeding down his street in W. Pullman. The motorist turned around & opened fire on the resident and his dog, striking them. Thankfully, they're both in good condition, but that's a terrifying incident. H/T @stevevance.net

Ride with us to CDOT's Portage Park in support of the new neighborhood network. We're taking off at 5:30 sharp from the Logan Square Monument to the PP Senior Center OR meet up with our friends at Cosmic Bikes for a quick jaunt over at 5:50. ⏰ Wedenesday 3/5 @ 5:30p 📍 Logan Square Monument

As part of our series looking at holistic strategies to reduce smoking on the 'L', last Friday night John interviewed a man about why he smokes in railcars. "I've got nowhere else to go," he said. "It's cold out." chi.streetsblog.org/2026/02/24/s...

SBC contributor Steven Lucy's letter to Sun-Times about Ald. Hopkins ultimately voting against new bike lane enforcement law: "Hopkins should worry less about getting an 'angry phone call from Budweiser' and more about angry calls from bereaved parents." chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-t...

"Of course, providing more housing, mental health, and addiction recovery services would help solve many problems". Even in Blue Illinois & Chi, we have a lot of room to shift budgets from punishment (after harm) to care & prevention (from smoking on the L to more grave concerns)

Breaking: As Ald. Jim Gardiner faces a challenger in next year's election, the 45th Ward could wind up with an alder who *does* think it's OK to ride the CTA after sunset. 😉 blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/25/c... @mollydevore.bsky.social

"Waymo Starts Testing Self-Driving Cars In Chicago — But With Drivers, For Now."

🤬 Once again, City of Chicago is working behind the scenes against a bill that would ⬆️ bike safety. HB2454 designates cyclists as "intended" not "permitted" road users. ilga.gov/Legislation/... Ex-alder John Arena is lobbying against it for City – here's why. chi.streetsblog.org/2023/12/18/n...

Hilarious! Word is, anti-Archer Safe Streets opponents complained to CPD about supporters asking businesses to take down the "2 Lanes Not 1" signs the NIMBYs gave them. Sorry, but politely saying that you plan to vote with your wallet is not "harassment"!

He's not a joker, but he is an 'L' smoker, and a 9:30 PM toker. He says he sure don't mean to hurt no one. 🎵 Check out our "Interview with the Smoker," including his suggestion for reducing smoking on CTA trains. chi.streetsblog.org/2026/02/24/s...

High Speed Rail Alliance: "Transportation backers urge hourly train service throughout Midwest." ⏲️ 🚉 ✊ @hsrail.bsky.social

By popular demand (really), here's our promised "Interview With a Smoker." Be forewarned this short discussion isn't going to solved the transit toking problem, but it's a start. chi.streetsblog.org/2026/02/24/s... @chicagocta.bsky.social

As discussed, Archer traffic safety project foes are backing Archer opponent Claudia Zuno for 12th Ward alder. The NIMBYs have asked businesses to hang this sign. But lifelong Brighton Parker Spiro Dousias tells us some places will take them down if asked. chi.streetsblog.org/2026/02/17/a...

Our message encouraging people not to smoke inside CTA 'L' cars is spreading like Yellow Mustard. chi.streetsblog.org/2026/02/23/s... @chicagocta.bsky.social @atalliance.bsky.social @ctaction.org @mayorofchicago.bsky.social @humantransit.bsky.social @cnt.org

Unfortunately, since Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd) recently used aldermanic prerogative to force CDOT to partially dismantle safety infrastructure at 18th/Wabash, all we have left in Chicago are "sort-of protected intersections." 😿 @stevevance.net @slucy.bsky.social @daniellaspata.bsky.social

When legendary Chicago hot dog stand Superdawg approves of your anti-smoking campaign, you know it has legs. And we're not just talking about the anthropomorphic sausage on the flier. chi.streetsblog.org/2026/02/23/s...

Unfortunately, we can't guarantee that the diverse cultures represented on these fliers will be reflected in complimentary snacks at the meeting. 🍔 🌮 🥘 🥟 😋 www.chicago.gov/city/en/site...

What if we posed funny anti-smoking PSAs at every 'L' stop? Your move, CTA. chi.streetsblog.org/2026/02/23/s... @chicagocta.bsky.social @atalliance.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org @yonahfreemark.com @metroplanning.bsky.social @mayorofchicago.bsky.social @jbpritzker.bsky.social @ctaction.org

Headlines: "How CTA, CPD are working together to improve safety after feds threatened funding"; Illinois Sierra Club is looking for help phone banking for candidates they're endorsing; "Weber Spur Bike Trail Secures Federal Funding." 🚲 🥳

Yesterday, the CTA L lines ran: 99% Pink 96% Yellow 87% Orange 79% Green 76% Red 73% Blue 65% Purple 59% Brown ... of scheduled trains. Since 2020, CTA L Service has been cut by 8%. Riders deserve frequent and reliable transit, with return to at least pre-2020 levels.

"Streetsblog Chicago versus smoking on the CTA" part three: We like smoked hot dogs, not 'L' cars – an exercise in guerrilla urbanism.

One of the Archer traffic safety project opponents went on a field trip to check out the well-used protected bike lanes on Milwaukee Avenue near Leavitt Street in Logan Square and West Town. Spoiler: She wasn't impressed! www.facebook.com/groups/45642...

Former Streetsblog USA editor Angie Schmitt was in town for a CNU Midwest board meeting. She's been working on books about pedestrian safety and building cities for kids. islandpress.org/author/angie... We did a short facilities tour on Divvy, checking out PBLs, Loop Link and the riverwalk.

This new article from Block Club about funding for Safe Streets looks like an important read. blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/23/c... By coincidence, the mid-block trail crossing in the lede photo is one where a driver, 92, critically injured a bike rider in 2023. chi.streetsblog.org/2023/08/24/c...

Headlines: Crain's publishes 5 different op-eds by movers and shakers involved with Illinois's transit makeover; "Chicago Park District pitches $630 million plan for a post-Bears Soldier Field"; "Survivor alums greeted fans at the Kimball stop." @crainschicago.bsky.social

ICYMI: We unpacked false and misleading statements about the Archer project, promoting 12th Ward candidate Claudia Zuno (L). They were made by Urban Center, whose Trump-friendly CEO Juan Rangel (R) was previously fined $10K by the feds for alleged shady financial dealings. bsky.app/profile/chi....

Guest op-ed from Lakeview Urbanists: "After 3 recent pedestrian crashes at or near Addison, one fatal, CDOT must act now to save lives on Inner Lake Shore Drive."

🧵 Here's the latest gimmick, including a mass text, from Urban Center, a pro-charter school lobbying group run by disgraced ex-UNO CEO Juan Rangel, a Trumper. They're trying to get anti-Archer Safe Streets activist Claudia Zuno elected 12th Ward alder. Background: chi.streetsblog.org/2026/02/17/a...

Berwyn! Word on the street is that CDOT has installed a new stoplight on Svengoolie's favorite street, at Ashland in Edgewater. This will allow them to complete the low-stress Berwyn Greenway route between Lake Michigan and the Chicago river. 🎩 🐔 🚲 chi.streetsblog.org/2024/10/05/b...

If the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority moved into the old post office, where two Batman movies were filmed, would bus and train service increase to Batmobile-like speeds? #HolyReliabilityBatman! ✉️ 🚆 🦇 🤔 @rtachicago.bsky.social @chicagocta.bsky.social

Ald. Ray Lopez (15), who railed against the Archer project and Complete Streets last week at City Hall, shared a nearly identical right-wing "joke" as Urban Center's Juan Rangel. Both are backing Claudia Zuno for alder. She promises to tear out Archer safety infrastructure. bsky.app/profile/chi....

Need more evidence that Juan Rangel, the CEO of Urban Center, which has been promoting the anti-Archer project rallies to help launch Claudia Zuno's aldermanic campaign, is Trump-friendly? Here's what's at the top of his FB page. chi.streetsblog.org/2026/02/17/a...

Here's a closer look at why an ordinance to allow citizens to report commercial vehicles blocking bus & bike lanes didn't pass. Most alders prioritized driver convenience over saving lives. @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social @atalliance.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social