Walkers Deserve Improvements, Too

We were heartened to hear that the Chicago Dept. of Transportation will be improving pedestrian access along the Chicago River. It’s a sign that the city recognizes the need for people to have a full range of options for how they get around, including walking.

Yet we know there’s much work to be done to improve the pedestrian environment in city neighborhoods. Have you ever wanted to walk somewhere in your community, but because of dead-end streets, poorly lit areas, or broken sidewalks, didn’t feel like you could?

Since every trip starts with your feet, Reconnecting Neighborhoods is not only examining the state of bus routes and El lines in your community, but also whether improvements could be made to make sidewalks and walking conditions better for people. So, when you fill out the community questionnaire, please be sure to let us know if there are places in your neighborhood where you don’t feel welcome as a walker.