i made a silly little chicago apartment builder game (looks best on desktop) chicago-apartment-builder.vercel.app
does anyone have that gif from cdot or something of the car in the bus lane getting evaporated from the bus lane camera enforcement pilot?
Tomorrow at the West Town Library! Hope to see you there 📖
The Vision Zero (traffic safety) equitable enforcement working group recommends are out! Full report at static1.squarespace.com/static/5d92b... @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social
As Chicago-area public transit faces possible cuts, Philadelphia’s experience could serve as a warning for lawmakers in Illinois who need to figure out a funding solution to cover a multi-million budget hole and potential 40% cut to CTA, Metra and Pace service. trib.al/gMAfYOv
How could the transit 'fiscal cliff' play out in Chicago? Philadelphia cuts offer clues
Philadelphia's experience could serve as a warning for lawmakers in Illinois who need to figure out a funding solution to cover a multi-million budget hole and potential 40% cut to bus and rail service to the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra commuter rail and Pace Bus.
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really into this set of matching apt buildings near buena circle park
We had an awesome time at #BikeTheDrive today talking to folks about transit advocacy! Thanks @activetrans ! @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social @teeghman.bsky.social @jessiesteckling.bsky.social
if i started a first ward resident slack would there be interest
ok this is kind of huge, i’m surprised they were able to figure out the fare collection logistics for this nbcchicago.app.link/xPA5d8DCpVb
blockclubchicago.org/2025/07/28/w...
Why Is It So Expensive To Build Affordable Housing In Chicago?
One recent West Side development clocked in at $884,000 per unit. While the city says it's working to address red tape that drives up expenses, advocates say more must be done to rein in "crazy" costs...
blockclubchicago.org
am i “getting drunk at 1pm” or am i just “appreciating mixed use zoning”
OK WOW WOW
Abundant Housing Illinois@abundanthousingil.bsky.social · last yr.“The Argonne/MIT study found that without transit, over 2 million activities would be canceled every single day. That drop in mobility would cost the region an estimated $35 billion per year in lost economic activity.” 🚇 chi.streetsblog.org/2025/07/20/s...
awesome data visualization on chicago’s new parking reform by @mclean.bsky.social it’s WAY more of the city than i realized misterclean.github.io/chicago-park...
Dude, Where’s My Parking Mandate? Chicago Says You Don’t Need One
misterclean.github.io
Chicago activists urge Pritzker to pass law to make polluters pay for climate change damages @sunrisemvmt.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/20/a...
Chicago activists urge Pritzker to pass law to make polluters pay for climate change damages
They want the fossil fuel industry — instead of taxpayers — to be responsible for funding green, resilient infrastructure and disaster response.
chicagotribune.com
🎉 Today, CTA made history as it unveiled 4 brand new 100% accessible stations on the Red Line: ✅ Lawrence ✅ Argyle ✅ Berwyn ✅ Bryn Mawr
first time transferring from union station to the blue line. i’d say the understandability was 7/10. the signage was really good considering the union station construction, i bet I would give it an 8.5 out of 10 once the construction is done
the passengers on this multi-day amtrak have developed a cult following of the sesame noodle bowl in the cafe car
Golden hour in the Amtrak observatory car going though North Dakota
THANK YOU ALDERS @andrefor40th.bsky.social
Better Streets Chicago@betterstreetschicago.org · last yr.✅ HUGE WIN: Today, Chicago City Council voted unanimously via voice vote to eliminate parking minimums adjacent to CTA and Metra rail and bus lines! This is a victory for more affordable transit oriented development and safer streets citywide!
Our gratitude for @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social for his leadership in getting this done!
✅ HUGE WIN: Today, Chicago City Council voted unanimously via voice vote to eliminate parking minimums adjacent to CTA and Metra rail and bus lines! This is a victory for more affordable transit oriented development and safer streets citywide!
1930s great northern railway locomotive stuns at montana amtrak station
