Better Streets Chicago
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Chicagoans working together to make our streets better for walking, rolling, bicycling and public transit.
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Thank your leaders for saving transit!
The NITA Act is now LAW! Send an email to your elected officials and thank them for taking action to fix AND fund transit in Illinois!
thanks.savetransit.org
🎉 It's official – @govpritzker.illinois.gov has signed the NITA Act into law!
This transformative legislation not only fully funds public transit, but delivers critical reforms to ensure our systems serve us better.
Take a moment and join us in thanking our leaders at thanks.savetransit.org!
This transformative legislation not only fully funds public transit, but delivers critical reforms to ensure our systems serve us better.
Take a moment and join us in thanking our leaders at thanks.savetransit.org!
Apparently these businesses hate the idea of making more money from having an expanded customer base.
We should stop coddling business owners who make bad business decisions at the expense of literally everyone else.
We should stop coddling business owners who make bad business decisions at the expense of literally everyone else.
January 14, 2026 at 5:47 AM
Apparently these businesses hate the idea of making more money from having an expanded customer base.
We should stop coddling business owners who make bad business decisions at the expense of literally everyone else.
We should stop coddling business owners who make bad business decisions at the expense of literally everyone else.
Our streets will never be safe so long as these lawless thugs are allowed to continue invading our communities to kidnap and murder our neighbors.
Abolish ICE.
Abolish ICE.
January 7, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Our streets will never be safe so long as these lawless thugs are allowed to continue invading our communities to kidnap and murder our neighbors.
Abolish ICE.
Abolish ICE.
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Nice to see @nerd4cities.bsky.social rocking a @betterstreetschicago.org T-shirt!
January 7, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Nice to see @nerd4cities.bsky.social rocking a @betterstreetschicago.org T-shirt!
Be sure to thank your CTA operators today (and everyday!)
CTA bus and train rides will once again be free overnight on New Year’s Eve. blockclubchi.co/4rUtzEa
December 31, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Be sure to thank your CTA operators today (and everyday!)
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Title is misleading. They’re not “your” sidewalks. They belong to the city. The city burdens you with permits if you wanna put up an A-frame, but the moment it snows, maintenance is your responsibility. They can’t have it both ways.
Chicago should #plowthesidewalks
@betterstreetschicago.org
Chicago should #plowthesidewalks
@betterstreetschicago.org
One of the most important steps in effective snow management is proper removal.
How can I best keep my sidewalks safe during winter?
Winter has gotten off to a fast start this year, with lots of snow along with some cold weather. There is a lot of winter weather yet to come, so it’s best to be prepared.
trib.al
December 29, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Title is misleading. They’re not “your” sidewalks. They belong to the city. The city burdens you with permits if you wanna put up an A-frame, but the moment it snows, maintenance is your responsibility. They can’t have it both ways.
Chicago should #plowthesidewalks
@betterstreetschicago.org
Chicago should #plowthesidewalks
@betterstreetschicago.org
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NEW: beginning january 1, chicago will ban unhoused people on the sex offense registry from seeking shelter on public transit.
it’s the latest in a concerted effort by mayor johnson’s admin to criminalize homelessness on cta trains + buses and in public parks during the coldest months of the year.
it’s the latest in a concerted effort by mayor johnson’s admin to criminalize homelessness on cta trains + buses and in public parks during the coldest months of the year.
‘An impossible situation’ - Chicago Reader
Beginning January 1, the City of Chicago will ban unhoused people on the sex offense registry from seeking shelter on public transit.
chicagoreader.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
NEW: beginning january 1, chicago will ban unhoused people on the sex offense registry from seeking shelter on public transit.
it’s the latest in a concerted effort by mayor johnson’s admin to criminalize homelessness on cta trains + buses and in public parks during the coldest months of the year.
it’s the latest in a concerted effort by mayor johnson’s admin to criminalize homelessness on cta trains + buses and in public parks during the coldest months of the year.
🚌 Next stop: fully funded transit!
Because we organized, together we saved transit this year. We couldn’t be more grateful.
Join us in sharing our gratitude with our legislators for getting the job done at ➡️ thanks.savetransit.org
Because we organized, together we saved transit this year. We couldn’t be more grateful.
Join us in sharing our gratitude with our legislators for getting the job done at ➡️ thanks.savetransit.org
December 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
🚌 Next stop: fully funded transit!
Because we organized, together we saved transit this year. We couldn’t be more grateful.
Join us in sharing our gratitude with our legislators for getting the job done at ➡️ thanks.savetransit.org
Because we organized, together we saved transit this year. We couldn’t be more grateful.
Join us in sharing our gratitude with our legislators for getting the job done at ➡️ thanks.savetransit.org
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I took a picture earlier this week that I think encapsulates the isolation and danger of living in a city that doesn’t #plowthesidewalks and a neighborhood where reactionaries want to tear out an under-construction safety project on Archer Avenue.
It’s a message about priorities.
It’s a message about priorities.
December 11, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I took a picture earlier this week that I think encapsulates the isolation and danger of living in a city that doesn’t #plowthesidewalks and a neighborhood where reactionaries want to tear out an under-construction safety project on Archer Avenue.
It’s a message about priorities.
It’s a message about priorities.
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A once-in-a-generation investment that benefits everyone in our state.
Today, I’m proud to sign the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act into law.
Our new regional authority will modernize Illinois’ transit systems — and we’re doing it with no new statewide taxes.
Today, I’m proud to sign the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act into law.
Our new regional authority will modernize Illinois’ transit systems — and we’re doing it with no new statewide taxes.
December 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
A once-in-a-generation investment that benefits everyone in our state.
Today, I’m proud to sign the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act into law.
Our new regional authority will modernize Illinois’ transit systems — and we’re doing it with no new statewide taxes.
Today, I’m proud to sign the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act into law.
Our new regional authority will modernize Illinois’ transit systems — and we’re doing it with no new statewide taxes.
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We've averted disaster and laid the groundwork for reforms which will improve transit for the Chicagoland region, and the entire state of Illinois, for generations to come.
Thank you to all the advocates who got us across the finish line, and here's to a brighter future under NITA! 🍾
Thank you to all the advocates who got us across the finish line, and here's to a brighter future under NITA! 🍾
🎉 It's official – @govpritzker.illinois.gov has signed the NITA Act into law!
This transformative legislation not only fully funds public transit, but delivers critical reforms to ensure our systems serve us better.
Take a moment and join us in thanking our leaders at thanks.savetransit.org!
This transformative legislation not only fully funds public transit, but delivers critical reforms to ensure our systems serve us better.
Take a moment and join us in thanking our leaders at thanks.savetransit.org!
Thank your leaders for saving transit!
The NITA Act is now LAW! Send an email to your elected officials and thank them for taking action to fix AND fund transit in Illinois!
thanks.savetransit.org
December 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
We've averted disaster and laid the groundwork for reforms which will improve transit for the Chicagoland region, and the entire state of Illinois, for generations to come.
Thank you to all the advocates who got us across the finish line, and here's to a brighter future under NITA! 🍾
Thank you to all the advocates who got us across the finish line, and here's to a brighter future under NITA! 🍾
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NITA is officially law!
🎉 It's official – @govpritzker.illinois.gov has signed the NITA Act into law!
This transformative legislation not only fully funds public transit, but delivers critical reforms to ensure our systems serve us better.
Take a moment and join us in thanking our leaders at thanks.savetransit.org!
This transformative legislation not only fully funds public transit, but delivers critical reforms to ensure our systems serve us better.
Take a moment and join us in thanking our leaders at thanks.savetransit.org!
Thank your leaders for saving transit!
The NITA Act is now LAW! Send an email to your elected officials and thank them for taking action to fix AND fund transit in Illinois!
thanks.savetransit.org
December 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
NITA is officially law!
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woot!
🎉 It's official – @govpritzker.illinois.gov has signed the NITA Act into law!
This transformative legislation not only fully funds public transit, but delivers critical reforms to ensure our systems serve us better.
Take a moment and join us in thanking our leaders at thanks.savetransit.org!
This transformative legislation not only fully funds public transit, but delivers critical reforms to ensure our systems serve us better.
Take a moment and join us in thanking our leaders at thanks.savetransit.org!
Thank your leaders for saving transit!
The NITA Act is now LAW! Send an email to your elected officials and thank them for taking action to fix AND fund transit in Illinois!
thanks.savetransit.org
December 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
woot!
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lots of awful shit in the news lately but not this! thank goodness for the wins we do have.
🎉 It's official – @govpritzker.illinois.gov has signed the NITA Act into law!
This transformative legislation not only fully funds public transit, but delivers critical reforms to ensure our systems serve us better.
Take a moment and join us in thanking our leaders at thanks.savetransit.org!
This transformative legislation not only fully funds public transit, but delivers critical reforms to ensure our systems serve us better.
Take a moment and join us in thanking our leaders at thanks.savetransit.org!
Thank your leaders for saving transit!
The NITA Act is now LAW! Send an email to your elected officials and thank them for taking action to fix AND fund transit in Illinois!
thanks.savetransit.org
December 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
lots of awful shit in the news lately but not this! thank goodness for the wins we do have.
🎉 It's official – @govpritzker.illinois.gov has signed the NITA Act into law!
This transformative legislation not only fully funds public transit, but delivers critical reforms to ensure our systems serve us better.
Take a moment and join us in thanking our leaders at thanks.savetransit.org!
This transformative legislation not only fully funds public transit, but delivers critical reforms to ensure our systems serve us better.
Take a moment and join us in thanking our leaders at thanks.savetransit.org!
Thank your leaders for saving transit!
The NITA Act is now LAW! Send an email to your elected officials and thank them for taking action to fix AND fund transit in Illinois!
thanks.savetransit.org
December 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
🎉 It's official – @govpritzker.illinois.gov has signed the NITA Act into law!
This transformative legislation not only fully funds public transit, but delivers critical reforms to ensure our systems serve us better.
Take a moment and join us in thanking our leaders at thanks.savetransit.org!
This transformative legislation not only fully funds public transit, but delivers critical reforms to ensure our systems serve us better.
Take a moment and join us in thanking our leaders at thanks.savetransit.org!
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It feels that winter and snow in Chicago helps widen existing inequities because those without cars are less able to move around safely on transit and on foot. Mobility justice is hampered with the city management and policies around snow clearance.
December 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
It feels that winter and snow in Chicago helps widen existing inequities because those without cars are less able to move around safely on transit and on foot. Mobility justice is hampered with the city management and policies around snow clearance.
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Bus stops are full of snow. It’s not an exaggeration to say if riding the bus part of your safety calculus rn should consider which bus stops are less obstructed w/ snow & also taking more time to board/disembarking. We are a winter city but the city management of winter leaves much to be desired.
December 15, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Bus stops are full of snow. It’s not an exaggeration to say if riding the bus part of your safety calculus rn should consider which bus stops are less obstructed w/ snow & also taking more time to board/disembarking. We are a winter city but the city management of winter leaves much to be desired.
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Imagine a 100m race where we’ve given cars an 80m head start after many decades of building almost ONLY for them. If we then set a transportation goal of “balance” between many more choices in getting around, by definition we have to prioritize the new choices for a while, or they’ll never catch up.
September 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Imagine a 100m race where we’ve given cars an 80m head start after many decades of building almost ONLY for them. If we then set a transportation goal of “balance” between many more choices in getting around, by definition we have to prioritize the new choices for a while, or they’ll never catch up.
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not just the safe streets project getting cut in this proposal, which is bad enough. It's the neighborhood infrastructure line item that safe streets got lumped into--this means stuff like sidewalk repairs and lighting. Even if your alder labels themselves as progressive--they need to get an earful
URGENT ACTION NEEDED:
Mayor Johnson's 2026 bond proposal defunds safe streets infrastructure by a whopping 70% – putting our communities in jeopardy by threatening the progress we've made in preventative infrastructure.
Email him and your alderperson today and tell them to reverse course!
Mayor Johnson's 2026 bond proposal defunds safe streets infrastructure by a whopping 70% – putting our communities in jeopardy by threatening the progress we've made in preventative infrastructure.
Email him and your alderperson today and tell them to reverse course!
Tell the city NO to 70% cuts to safe streets funding!
Mayor Johnson's bond proposal defunds safe streets infrastructure to the tune of 70% – directly putting our communities' safety in jeopardy. Take a moment to email him and your Alderperson to tell the...
betterstreetschicago.org
December 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
not just the safe streets project getting cut in this proposal, which is bad enough. It's the neighborhood infrastructure line item that safe streets got lumped into--this means stuff like sidewalk repairs and lighting. Even if your alder labels themselves as progressive--they need to get an earful
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sent my emails! you can too!
URGENT ACTION NEEDED:
Mayor Johnson's 2026 bond proposal defunds safe streets infrastructure by a whopping 70% – putting our communities in jeopardy by threatening the progress we've made in preventative infrastructure.
Email him and your alderperson today and tell them to reverse course!
Mayor Johnson's 2026 bond proposal defunds safe streets infrastructure by a whopping 70% – putting our communities in jeopardy by threatening the progress we've made in preventative infrastructure.
Email him and your alderperson today and tell them to reverse course!
Tell the city NO to 70% cuts to safe streets funding!
Mayor Johnson's bond proposal defunds safe streets infrastructure to the tune of 70% – directly putting our communities' safety in jeopardy. Take a moment to email him and your Alderperson to tell the...
betterstreetschicago.org
December 11, 2025 at 11:34 PM
sent my emails! you can too!
URGENT ACTION NEEDED:
Mayor Johnson's 2026 bond proposal defunds safe streets infrastructure by a whopping 70% – putting our communities in jeopardy by threatening the progress we've made in preventative infrastructure.
Email him and your alderperson today and tell them to reverse course!
Mayor Johnson's 2026 bond proposal defunds safe streets infrastructure by a whopping 70% – putting our communities in jeopardy by threatening the progress we've made in preventative infrastructure.
Email him and your alderperson today and tell them to reverse course!
Tell the city NO to 70% cuts to safe streets funding!
Mayor Johnson's bond proposal defunds safe streets infrastructure to the tune of 70% – directly putting our communities' safety in jeopardy. Take a moment to email him and your Alderperson to tell the...
betterstreetschicago.org
December 11, 2025 at 9:16 PM
URGENT ACTION NEEDED:
Mayor Johnson's 2026 bond proposal defunds safe streets infrastructure by a whopping 70% – putting our communities in jeopardy by threatening the progress we've made in preventative infrastructure.
Email him and your alderperson today and tell them to reverse course!
Mayor Johnson's 2026 bond proposal defunds safe streets infrastructure by a whopping 70% – putting our communities in jeopardy by threatening the progress we've made in preventative infrastructure.
Email him and your alderperson today and tell them to reverse course!
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...a vacancy that partially occurred because Chicago does not #PlowTheSidewalks
December 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
...a vacancy that partially occurred because Chicago does not #PlowTheSidewalks
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There's a number of issues around new vacancy on @chicagocta.bsky.social Board, including that Chicago is losing this disability rights director because we don't #PlowTheSidewalks. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/09/c...
CTA board vacancy an opportunity for Mayor Brandon Johnson before he loses mayoral control of transit agency
A vacancy on the CTA’s board of directors could give Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson a chance to exert some control over the transit agency’s future.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:43 PM
There's a number of issues around new vacancy on @chicagocta.bsky.social Board, including that Chicago is losing this disability rights director because we don't #PlowTheSidewalks. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/09/c...
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Plowed protected bike lanes show how transformative #PlowTheSidewalks could be.
On streets like Milwaukee with plowed protected bike lanes, there is an alternative when a business shirks their legal & moral responsibilities after a snowfall.
On streets like Milwaukee with plowed protected bike lanes, there is an alternative when a business shirks their legal & moral responsibilities after a snowfall.
December 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Plowed protected bike lanes show how transformative #PlowTheSidewalks could be.
On streets like Milwaukee with plowed protected bike lanes, there is an alternative when a business shirks their legal & moral responsibilities after a snowfall.
On streets like Milwaukee with plowed protected bike lanes, there is an alternative when a business shirks their legal & moral responsibilities after a snowfall.
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Park district staff using a sidewalk plow, need these everywhere
#PlowTheSidewalks
#PlowTheSidewalks
December 8, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Park district staff using a sidewalk plow, need these everywhere
#PlowTheSidewalks
#PlowTheSidewalks