Cyclist and pedestrian advocates argue roads and highways get too much attention as the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning udates its multiyear plan. The agency says a chunk of projects are transit-oriented.
Revitalized downtowns and the creation of new areas that emulate their high-density mix of residences, businesses and entertainment will likely be among the top trends in the suburbs during the next three decades, planning experts say.
How do the Chicago Bears propose to get thousands of fans to games without gridlock if they move to Arlington Heights? And who pays for multimillion-dollar road improvements such as underpasses taking cars from Route 53 to the stadium?