Category Archives: Walking
Detectable Warning Tiles
Detectable warning tiles, the tactile warning bumps at curb ramps, have been ADA mandated in new sidewalk construction since 2001. As per guidance from the Federal Highway Administration, detectable warning fields require good drainage and frequent sweeping in order to … Continue reading
55th Street Streetscape Master Plan
In my previous post, I explored how complete streets priorities are reversed in 55th Street’s existing streetscape. At a meeting Thursday February 5, 2015, CDOT presented a fiscally unconstrained wish list of proposed streetscape improvements for community feedback. Download The … Continue reading
55th Street Streetscape – Existing Conditions
On Thursday, I attended CDOT’s second public meeting for a new 55th Street Streetscape Master Plan in Hyde Park. In this first of two posts, I’ll examine existing streetscape conditions on 55th street. Three years ago, 55th Street received a … Continue reading
Removing Cornell Drive
Public meetings about the siting of an Obama Presidential Library on the south side have captured headlines this week: DNAinfo, Chicago Tribune Hyde Park Herald, Chicago Tonight, The Economist, … I attended and testified at the Parks Board meeting at … Continue reading
Hyde Park Sidewalk Snow
Snow wreaks havoc with transportation. Entire fleets of plows keep roadways clear and airports open. Most snowy cities in North America, including Chicago, require residents to clear the sidewalks in front of their homes and businesses. There are many more linear … Continue reading