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Flattering! Someone nominated SBC for "Best indie website" in the Reader's Best of Chicago contest. Polls close before the giant pierogi drops in Whiting, IN on NYE, so feel free to vote for us if you like. But please don't stuff ballots, only dumplings!
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December 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
If you haven't already, please consider making a tax-deductible, EOY donation to SBC to help us keep publishing in 2026.
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And while you're at it, why not chip in to West Town Bikes shop & education center, hosts of Friday's CCM afterparty?
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And while you're at it, why not chip in to West Town Bikes shop & education center, hosts of Friday's CCM afterparty?
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Flattering! Someone nominated SBC for "Best indie website" in the Reader's Best of Chicago contest. Polls close before the giant pierogi drops in Whiting, IN on NYE, so feel free to vote for us if you like. But please don't stuff ballots, only dumplings!
chicagoreader.com/best-of-chic...
chicagoreader.com/best-of-chic...
December 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Flattering! Someone nominated SBC for "Best indie website" in the Reader's Best of Chicago contest. Polls close before the giant pierogi drops in Whiting, IN on NYE, so feel free to vote for us if you like. But please don't stuff ballots, only dumplings!
chicagoreader.com/best-of-chic...
chicagoreader.com/best-of-chic...
Logan Square folks seem to have a love-hate relationship with the new traffic circle area layout. They approve of the new plazas, and motorists say it's easier to drive through. But what's up with some of the bizarre bike and pedestrian routing?
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December 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Logan Square folks seem to have a love-hate relationship with the new traffic circle area layout. They approve of the new plazas, and motorists say it's easier to drive through. But what's up with some of the bizarre bike and pedestrian routing?
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December Chicago CriticalMass bicycle ride. Thanks for coming out & riding last night. #CriticalMass
December 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
December Chicago CriticalMass bicycle ride. Thanks for coming out & riding last night. #CriticalMass
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For the more visual learners, here’s a very high level overview of how CrossTowner regional rail can fill the “missing middle” of rail transit in Chicagoland once we #BuildTheTunnel
December 28, 2025 at 2:22 AM
For the more visual learners, here’s a very high level overview of how CrossTowner regional rail can fill the “missing middle” of rail transit in Chicagoland once we #BuildTheTunnel
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Yesterday, the CTA L lines ran:
99% Yellow
96% Pink
93% Green
92% Brown
90% Red
77% Blue
75% Orange
54% Purple
... of scheduled trains. Since 2020, CTA L Service has been cut by 2%. Riders deserve frequent and reliable transit, with return to at least pre-2020 levels.
99% Yellow
96% Pink
93% Green
92% Brown
90% Red
77% Blue
75% Orange
54% Purple
... of scheduled trains. Since 2020, CTA L Service has been cut by 2%. Riders deserve frequent and reliable transit, with return to at least pre-2020 levels.
December 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Yesterday, the CTA L lines ran:
99% Yellow
96% Pink
93% Green
92% Brown
90% Red
77% Blue
75% Orange
54% Purple
... of scheduled trains. Since 2020, CTA L Service has been cut by 2%. Riders deserve frequent and reliable transit, with return to at least pre-2020 levels.
99% Yellow
96% Pink
93% Green
92% Brown
90% Red
77% Blue
75% Orange
54% Purple
... of scheduled trains. Since 2020, CTA L Service has been cut by 2%. Riders deserve frequent and reliable transit, with return to at least pre-2020 levels.
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Commit to bicycling for transportation in 2026!!
The I Can Bike There campaign educates the public and encourage them to use their bikes for everyday trips and explore new routes, while celebrating those who already use their bicycle as a practical, sustainable mode.
👉👉 icanbikethere.org
The I Can Bike There campaign educates the public and encourage them to use their bikes for everyday trips and explore new routes, while celebrating those who already use their bicycle as a practical, sustainable mode.
👉👉 icanbikethere.org
Ride Illinois
Ride Illinois is a nonprofit organization working statewide for better bicycling conditions.
icanbikethere.org
December 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Commit to bicycling for transportation in 2026!!
The I Can Bike There campaign educates the public and encourage them to use their bikes for everyday trips and explore new routes, while celebrating those who already use their bicycle as a practical, sustainable mode.
👉👉 icanbikethere.org
The I Can Bike There campaign educates the public and encourage them to use their bikes for everyday trips and explore new routes, while celebrating those who already use their bicycle as a practical, sustainable mode.
👉👉 icanbikethere.org
There's another dueling rally of anti- and pro- Archer Avenue traffic safety project folks tonight, M 12/29, 4-6 PM or so, 3868 S. Archer. Our writeup of last week.
John's not going to cover this one, but let us know if anything interesting happens!
John's not going to cover this one, but let us know if anything interesting happens!
Round 3 of dueling Archer rallies: Almost all of the dozens of project supporters said they live on the SW Side. Opponents declined interviews. - Streetsblog Chicago
If you’re a sustainable transportation reporter and advocate like me, always looking for important and interesting stories about livable streets issues, the Archer Avenue traffic safety project debate...
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December 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
There's another dueling rally of anti- and pro- Archer Avenue traffic safety project folks tonight, M 12/29, 4-6 PM or so, 3868 S. Archer. Our writeup of last week.
John's not going to cover this one, but let us know if anything interesting happens!
John's not going to cover this one, but let us know if anything interesting happens!
Headlines: Man, 32, in good condition after another man slashed his hand during fight on Blue Line; Letters: Dangers and annoyances on CTA are discouraging ridership; A look back at Chicago’s affordable housing debate through op-eds.
Today's Headlines for Monday, December 29 - Streetsblog Chicago
• Man, 32, in good condition after another man slashed his hand during fight Sunday around 6 PM on Blue Line near Grand, no one in custody (CBS) • Letters: Dangers and annoyances on CTA are discouragi...
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December 29, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Headlines: Man, 32, in good condition after another man slashed his hand during fight on Blue Line; Letters: Dangers and annoyances on CTA are discouraging ridership; A look back at Chicago’s affordable housing debate through op-eds.
Just heard from CPD. On 12/26, man, 25, was cycling SE on Milwaukee when wheel came off (not struck) in bike lane near Willard. He suffered injuries and was taken to Stroger in stable condition. Let's wish his a full/fast recovery.
@stevevance.net @chicritmass.bsky.social @atalliance.bsky.social
@stevevance.net @chicritmass.bsky.social @atalliance.bsky.social
December 28, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Just heard from CPD. On 12/26, man, 25, was cycling SE on Milwaukee when wheel came off (not struck) in bike lane near Willard. He suffered injuries and was taken to Stroger in stable condition. Let's wish his a full/fast recovery.
@stevevance.net @chicritmass.bsky.social @atalliance.bsky.social
@stevevance.net @chicritmass.bsky.social @atalliance.bsky.social
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🚌 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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the city removed one of the protections for bicyclists at 18th/Wabash (at the SW corner), but the second one planned to be removed is still there (at the NE corner)
December 26, 2025 at 10:39 PM
the city removed one of the protections for bicyclists at 18th/Wabash (at the SW corner), but the second one planned to be removed is still there (at the NE corner)
ICYMI: Santa versus the Grinch.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
ICYMI: Santa versus the Grinch.
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“What bounty programs promised in theory—scaling enforcement through public participation—Bike Lane Uprising has achieved indirectly, through persistence, credibility, and data.”
Bike Lane Blocking Pickup Truck a Familiar Site, and How Cyclists Can Fight Back.
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Bike Lane Blocking Pickup Truck a Familiar Site, and How Cyclists Can Fight Back
The image circulating on Reddit was depressingly familiar: a vehicle blocking a bike lane, forcing cyclists (and even cars) to merge into traffic.
momentummag.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
“What bounty programs promised in theory—scaling enforcement through public participation—Bike Lane Uprising has achieved indirectly, through persistence, credibility, and data.”
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I spoke with Micheál Podgers (@michealpodgers.bsky.social) about how his experience of living in Europe has helped to inform his approach to advocating for walkable, bikeable, transit-friendly, urbanism in his hometown of Chicago.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
@betterstreetschicago.org
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@betterstreetschicago.org
Micheál Podgers: Using Lessons Learned from Living in Europe to Advocate for an Urbanist Transformation of His Hometown of Chicago
Podcast Episode · City Dweller · 12/19/2025 · 32m
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December 20, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I spoke with Micheál Podgers (@michealpodgers.bsky.social) about how his experience of living in Europe has helped to inform his approach to advocating for walkable, bikeable, transit-friendly, urbanism in his hometown of Chicago.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
@betterstreetschicago.org
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
@betterstreetschicago.org
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It’s nearly time to kiss 2025 goodbye. Before 2026 rolls in, it’s worth recapping a busy, impactful, and sometimes challenging year 👏🏿👏🏽👏🏻
Our yearly wrap-up for some highlights of Ride Illinois’ advocacy, education, and awareness efforts.
Our yearly wrap-up for some highlights of Ride Illinois’ advocacy, education, and awareness efforts.
December 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
It’s nearly time to kiss 2025 goodbye. Before 2026 rolls in, it’s worth recapping a busy, impactful, and sometimes challenging year 👏🏿👏🏽👏🏻
Our yearly wrap-up for some highlights of Ride Illinois’ advocacy, education, and awareness efforts.
Our yearly wrap-up for some highlights of Ride Illinois’ advocacy, education, and awareness efforts.
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You: a journalist with a week of fluff stories to fill
Me: an advocate with a fully fleshed out proposal for thru-running regional rail, including tens of thousands of words and dozens of print-ready graphics
Let’s talk #BuildTheTunnel, my DMs are open
Me: an advocate with a fully fleshed out proposal for thru-running regional rail, including tens of thousands of words and dozens of print-ready graphics
Let’s talk #BuildTheTunnel, my DMs are open
December 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
You: a journalist with a week of fluff stories to fill
Me: an advocate with a fully fleshed out proposal for thru-running regional rail, including tens of thousands of words and dozens of print-ready graphics
Let’s talk #BuildTheTunnel, my DMs are open
Me: an advocate with a fully fleshed out proposal for thru-running regional rail, including tens of thousands of words and dozens of print-ready graphics
Let’s talk #BuildTheTunnel, my DMs are open
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That's a wrap for the 2025 Allstate CTA Holiday Fleet 🎁
Every year, Santa and his elves join us in bringing joy to thousands of riders and delivering food baskets to charitable agencies throughout the city.
Every year, Santa and his elves join us in bringing joy to thousands of riders and delivering food baskets to charitable agencies throughout the city.
December 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
That's a wrap for the 2025 Allstate CTA Holiday Fleet 🎁
Every year, Santa and his elves join us in bringing joy to thousands of riders and delivering food baskets to charitable agencies throughout the city.
Every year, Santa and his elves join us in bringing joy to thousands of riders and delivering food baskets to charitable agencies throughout the city.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Happy holidays from the CTA ☃️
December 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Happy holidays from the CTA ☃️
Whichever winter festival of light you celebrate, the Regional Transportation Authority has wished you a good one!
@rtachicago.bsky.social
@rtachicago.bsky.social
December 26, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Whichever winter festival of light you celebrate, the Regional Transportation Authority has wished you a good one!
@rtachicago.bsky.social
@rtachicago.bsky.social
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Yesterday, the CTA L lines ran:
99% Yellow
91% Pink
87% Orange
79% Green
75% Red
68% Blue
64% Brown
52% Purple
... of scheduled trains. Since 2020, CTA L Service has been cut by 1%. Riders deserve frequent and reliable transit, with return to at least pre-2020 levels.
99% Yellow
91% Pink
87% Orange
79% Green
75% Red
68% Blue
64% Brown
52% Purple
... of scheduled trains. Since 2020, CTA L Service has been cut by 1%. Riders deserve frequent and reliable transit, with return to at least pre-2020 levels.
December 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Yesterday, the CTA L lines ran:
99% Yellow
91% Pink
87% Orange
79% Green
75% Red
68% Blue
64% Brown
52% Purple
... of scheduled trains. Since 2020, CTA L Service has been cut by 1%. Riders deserve frequent and reliable transit, with return to at least pre-2020 levels.
99% Yellow
91% Pink
87% Orange
79% Green
75% Red
68% Blue
64% Brown
52% Purple
... of scheduled trains. Since 2020, CTA L Service has been cut by 1%. Riders deserve frequent and reliable transit, with return to at least pre-2020 levels.
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Homelessness is not inherently a public transit problem, but the way Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois (mis)handles homelessness makes it one
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 2:52 PM
Homelessness is not inherently a public transit problem, but the way Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois (mis)handles homelessness makes it one
SBC will run on a light schedule, Headlines & occasional posts, during holiday week, as we focus on fundraising. If you haven't already, please consider making a tax-deductible end-of-year gift. Thanks!
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We'll resume full publication on 1/2. Enjoy the season!
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We'll resume full publication on 1/2. Enjoy the season!
December 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
SBC will run on a light schedule, Headlines & occasional posts, during holiday week, as we focus on fundraising. If you haven't already, please consider making a tax-deductible end-of-year gift. Thanks!
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We'll resume full publication on 1/2. Enjoy the season!
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We'll resume full publication on 1/2. Enjoy the season!