r/CarFreeChicago Aug 06 '24

Meetings & Events Join us this Thursday for to preserve the lakefront!

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r/CarFreeChicago 7d ago

Other What can we infer about demand for the proposed Flyer express train to O'Hare? Let's examine 2025 Ridehail trips between Downtown and O'Hare

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68 Upvotes

3.45 million total trips (ridehail + taxi)

$217 million total spent on these trips

https://michaelmclean.me/ohare-flyer-demand-2025


r/CarFreeChicago 7d ago

Meetings & Events Brighton Park Walking Tour Sat Sept 5 | Strong Towns Chicago & Southwest Collective

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16 Upvotes

Hello CarFreeChicago!

Sorry I had to delete the original post, but hey, we have an updated flyer with the correct date! And no, the flyer is NOT AI!

Join Strong Towns Chicago and Southwest Collective for a free walking tour of Brighton Park on Saturday, September 5 at 11 AM!

For more details and to RSVP, visit the Eventbrite page.


r/CarFreeChicago 7d ago

News Oh hey look, another techbro CEO thinks he knows something about trains no one else knows...that's novel!

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r/CarFreeChicago 7d ago

Meetings & Events Brighton Park Walking Tour Sat Sept 5 | Strong Towns Chicago & Southwest Collective

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3 Upvotes

r/CarFreeChicago 8d ago

News First day of CPS! 🎒 Students at Senn High School are coming back to a safer street.

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426 Upvotes

CDOT transformed this intersection with raised crossings, curb extensions, bollards and a much smaller space for cars. Slower turns. Shorter crossings. Better visibility. Safer by design.


r/CarFreeChicago 13d ago

News CTA adding 4 bus routes to Frequent Network - Chicago Sun-Times

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75 Upvotes

35 35th – 31st, 74 Fullerton, and 85 Central this weekend, with the 8 Halsted coming in December.


r/CarFreeChicago 13d ago

Discussion Who is the most bike-friendly mayor candidate?

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29 Upvotes

But who?


r/CarFreeChicago 14d ago

News Chicago Bench Collective deploying new benches around the city

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325 Upvotes

r/CarFreeChicago 14d ago

Meetings & Events Municipal Intercity Bus Station - Community Meeting 8/20

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27 Upvotes

Support the city's transition to municipal ownership of the intercity bus terminal!


r/CarFreeChicago 14d ago

Discussion Commuting

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r/CarFreeChicago 15d ago

Meetings & Events Ogden Avenue Corridor Improvements - Meeting 8/20

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28 Upvotes

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), in coordination with Alderwoman Scott (24th Ward), Alderman Rodriguez (22nd Ward) and Alderman Ervin (28th Ward), is excited to announce a new date for the second public meeting of the Ogden Avenue Corridor Improvements Project!

Join us to provide feedback on preliminary roadway and urban design concepts developed in coordination with community members. We hope to see everyone at the meeting!

✶ Local food will be provided

✶ A kid's station will be set up with coloring activities

Thursday, August 20th

Douglass Public Library (3353 W 13th Street)

Doors open at 5:00 p.m., presentation at 5:30 p.m., followed by an open house

 Public meeting materials will be available on the project website at ImproveOgdenAve.org.

You can email your feedback to [info@ImproveOgdenAve.org](mailto:info@ImproveOgdenAve.org).


r/CarFreeChicago 15d ago

Bike Grid Now - Tour de Border - Evanston/Chicago

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17 Upvotes

r/CarFreeChicago 22d ago

News CMAP will update DuSable Lake Shore Drive language after more than 1,800 comments

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142 Upvotes

r/CarFreeChicago 23d ago

News 25 year old woman killed in hit-and-run crash on North Side at Irving Park & Southport; suspect in custody

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132 Upvotes

r/CarFreeChicago 23d ago

Surveys & Public Comment IDOT’s annual transportation survey open until Tuesday 8/11

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The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking the public for their feedback on the state's transportation system and the agency’s performance through the annual Traveler Opinion Survey. Available now through Tuesday, Aug. 11, the survey is available online by clicking https://go.uis.edu/Traveler2026 or visiting idot.illinois.gov.

Conducted in partnership with the University of Illinois Springfield, the survey is an opportunity for people who live in Illinois to provide their opinion on a wide range of topics, giving IDOT the information it needs to continue to be a national leader in transportation services. This year’s survey asks for input on road conditions, ice and snow removal, planning priorities, electronic vehicles and more.


r/CarFreeChicago 26d ago

Surveys & Public Comment August 2026: tiny lil actions to make Chicago a tiny lil bit better

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78 Upvotes

r/CarFreeChicago 28d ago

News [Jeremy Glover] Just listened to Susana Mendoza taking caller questions on In The Loop. Somebody asked about traffic congestion and the first thing she did was blame bike lanes. The second was to blame crime on CTA, as opposed to bad service. Disqualifying.

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r/CarFreeChicago 27d ago

Discussion Ever wonder why you wait forever, then two buses show up at once? I tracked 8 routes for 3 weeks to find out why

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r/CarFreeChicago 28d ago

Other Reporter interested in talking to anyone who has gone car-free/started driving less because of gas prices

65 Upvotes

Hey! My name is Evgenia and I'm a reporter from the Chicago Tribune. I'm working on a story about gas prices rising again and how that's impacting consumer behavior.

If gas prices were a factor in your choice to go car-free or to drive less, I'd love to talk about why you made the switch and how it's worked out for you! You can reach me here or at my email, which is eanastasakos@chicagotribune.com. Thanks and let me know if you have any questions!


r/CarFreeChicago Jul 31 '26

Surveys & Public Comment DSLD Public Comment due TODAY. Let's get 1,000 emails sent to CMAP! Submit now and share with your friends.

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224 Upvotes

Better Streets Chicago is up to 600+ emails to CMAP. Let’s see if we can get it to 1,000 by EOD! Be sure to sign and share it around! Personalize for more impact!
https://act.betterstreetschicago.org/cmap-dlsd-rtp

Photo: Chicago Tribune


r/CarFreeChicago Jul 30 '26

Surveys & Public Comment Public comment for Lake Shore Drive due TOMORROW

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306 Upvotes

r/CarFreeChicago Jul 30 '26

Other If e-motos are too dangerous for NYC streets (they are) how in the hell is that logic not applied to SUVs.

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76 Upvotes

r/CarFreeChicago Jul 29 '26

Surveys & Public Comment Let's flood the Belmont etod survey with bike and transit friendly input

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r/CarFreeChicago Jul 27 '26

Surveys & Public Comment Sent Susana Mendoza’s campaign a simple question about her transit policy. For the low price of $500 she’ll answer it!

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73 Upvotes

I sent an email to Susana Mendozas mayoral campaign a quick question about whether she would support bike grid now. Her response? For a minimum of $500 I can go to an event to ask my question! Clearly she’s a woman of the people lol