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Chicago’s fast-growing bike network showcased at transportation summit

Submitted by Chris McCahill on Wed, 12/04/2013 - 9:16pm

Chicago is quickly becoming one of the nation’s top bicycling cities. Bike commuting in the city has more than tripled since 2000, making it second only to New York in sheer numbers.

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CNU Board and Illinois DOT Meet in Chicago

Submitted by Chris McCahill on Thu, 03/14/2013 - 1:09pm

When it comes to urban design issues, the Illinois Department of Transportation may not have the best track record.

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Mayors Appeal to Roadway Designers at Workshop in Chicago

Submitted by Chris McCahill on Fri, 02/08/2013 - 10:57pm

On Thursday, February 7, the Congress for the New Urbanism led the first of two day-long workshops for transportation professionals in Chicagoland.  More than 50 people filled a room at the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to focus on the CNU/ITE recommended practice, Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A Context Sensitive Approach.

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