Chicago Department of Transportation
Coverage of Chicago Department of Transportation in the Nexus archive.
- After Years Of Stopped Trains And Congestion, City To Improve Problematic Edgebrook Intersection
Chicago's Department of Transportation is addressing traffic congestion and stopped trains near Edgebrook Metra Station by exploring solutions like overpasses, underpasses, and traffic adjustments. Community input was gathered at a meeting, with potential projects requiring 10+ years and federal funding.
- Warehouse Planned For Avondale’s Western Avenue Approved Despite Neighbor Pushback
City officials approved a 200,000-square-foot warehouse in Avondale’s Western Avenue despite opposition from neighbors and local officials over traffic and safety concerns. The project, which required no zoning change, was permitted after three years of review, with residents and the 35th Ward office advocating for traffic improvements at the nearby intersection.
- From Karaoke To Ice Cream, 3 New Businesses Are Coming To Austin’s Soul City Corridor
Three new businesses—a karaoke venue, community theater space, and ice cream shop—will receive funding through Chicago’s Neighborhood Opportunity Fund to open in Austin’s Soul City Cultural District. The district, part of a revitalized commercial corridor, has seen recent investments including a $9 million infrastructure overhaul and new developments like the Avenue Apartments.
- Chicago lacks the will to curb traffic crashes that kill cyclists, pedestrians
A Chicago Department of Transportation employee, Riley O’Neil, was killed in a traffic crash on Halsted Street, highlighting the city's failure to implement safety measures for cyclists and pedestrians despite advocacy efforts. The incident involved a BMW driver opening a door into the cyclist, resulting in a collision with a semi-truck.
- How we photographed a memorial ride for a Chicago cyclist
A memorial ride for Chicago cyclist Riley O'Neil, a Chicago Department of Transportation employee who died in a biking accident, was held in Bridgeport. The event highlighted the city's active cycling community and featured a photo of a biking marshal signaling the crowd.
- Western Brown Line Stop Closing For Construction This Weekend
The Western Brown Line stop in Lincoln Square will close this weekend for construction, with free shuttle buses provided between Western and Damen stops. Work includes new flooring, electrical upgrades, and a bus canopy, part of the 2019 Lincoln Square Master Plan to improve transit infrastructure and public spaces.
- Cyclist killed in Bridgeport crash worked on Chicago's safe streets program
Riley O'Neil, a planner for Chicago's Complete Streets program, was killed in a Bridgeport car crash after being struck by a vehicle following a door collision. He worked on redesigning streets to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians.
- CDOT employee killed in bicycle crash in Bridgeport: reports
A Chicago Department of Transportation employee was killed in a bicycle crash in Bridgeport. The incident occurred on Thursday, according to reports.
- Bicyclist hit, killed by vehicle on South Side identified as CDOT employee
A 35-year-old bicyclist was hit and killed by a vehicle on Chicago's South Side. The bicyclist was identified as an employee of the Chicago Department of Transportation.