Meetings & Events
Join us and take action for better streets.
There are so many ways to get plugged in all-year-long. Take a look at our calendar, or scroll down below for our full list of upcoming events.
From volunteer opportunities, community and City Council meetings, community activities and rides – there’s bound to be something just for you!
City Council Meeting
You can live-stream City Council meetings from the link on the City Clerk’s home page that will be posted day-of.
Click through for information on providing public comment and current rules of conduct.
(NOTE: large bags and backpacks are currently DISALLOWED)
Chicago Mobility Collaborative Meeting
Four times a year CMC brings residents and community organizations together with CDOT to help build a safer, equitable, and more accessible transportation system for everyone.
Committee on Transportation and Public Way | March 2024
Meeting monthly, this Committee is made up of City Council members and is chaired by 7th Ward Alderman Gregory Mitchell. You can attend this meeting in-person and provide public comment at City Hall, or stream virtually via the City Clerk’s website.
Click through for information on attending in-person, as well as providing public comment and current rules of conduct.
(NOTE: large bags and backpacks are currently DISALLOWED)
Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety | March 2024
Meeting monthly, this Committee is made up of City Council members and is chaired by 1st Ward Alderman Daniel La Spata. You can attend this meeting in-person and provide public comment at City Hall, or stream virtually via the City Clerk’s website.
Click through for information on attending in-person, as well as providing public comment and current rules of conduct.
(NOTE: large bags and backpacks are currently DISALLOWED)
Community Meeting: Peterson/Ridge Metra
On Tuesday, March 12th at 6pm, Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th Ward) will be hosting a community meeting on the Peterson/Ridge Metra station at Misericordia (6300 N. Ridge). Representatives from Metra and John Burns Construction, the lead contractor for the project, will be there to answer questions and address your concerns about project delays.
Transit is Essential Town Hall
Join Active Trans at a town hall event where transit riders will be invited to voice their concerns about the Chicago transit system to a panel of elected officials and community leaders.
How can our transit system play a greater role in the fight for clean air, racial equity, and a strong economy?
DLSD Survey | Downtown Transit Station Canvassing
Join Better Streets Chicago as we spread the word about the Lakefront and DuSable Lake Shore Drive Community Visioning Survey! We're distributing palm cards advertising the survey to commuters throughout the city in an effort to gather community feedback on the present and future of the lakefront parks and DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
DLSD Survey | South & Southwest Side Transit Station Canvassing
Join Better Streets Chicago as we spread the word about the Lakefront and DuSable Lake Shore Drive Community Visioning Survey! We're distributing palm cards advertising the survey to commuters throughout the city in an effort to gather community feedback on the present and future of the lakefront parks and DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
CTA Hearing | Committee on Transportation and Public Way
Join Commuters Take Action and Better Streets Chicago on Tuesday, February 27th at City Hall and help us hold CTA and President Dorval Carter accountable during the first quarterly CTA hearing of 2024 at the 10am Committee on Transportation and Public Way meeting.
As CTA continues to fail to provide adequate service, it's imperative for us to make a showing and demonstrate that the public is demanding accountability – and new leadership. Come join us in person at City Hall, sign up for public comment, and be a visible presence at the hearing to send a message to City Council and the Mayor that the time for change is now.
Chicago Mobility Collaborative December 2023 Meeting
How can our streets be more equitable, sustainable, and safe?
Participate in this public forum and join community members, stakeholders, and Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) staff as we work together to create better streets and impactful initiatives for all.
Jackson Park: Transportation & Nature Guided Walk
Join Better Streets Chicago and Daniela Herrera (Chicago BIPOC Birders) for a guided walk around through Jackson Park to discuss the relationship between transportation and urban nature and wildlife.
City Civics Day
Want to be a more effective neighborhood leader? Or be a bigger part of the decision-making process for local or citywide improvements?
Attend City Civics Day this fall to discover how Chicagoans can connect with fellow residents, engage with community leaders, and learn what makes the City work. City Civics Day is an all-day celebration where attendees can explore how to effect positive change through public engagement.
Our Streets. Our Future. - Inaugural Annual Fundraiser
Join us Thursday, November 2nd from 7-9pm at Revolution Brewing (2323 N Milwaukee) for our inaugural annual fundraiser. We're excited to celebrate our wins with you, and share about where we're headed. Because we know that our streets are the key to our future.
95th Street Corridor Plan
Attend a virtual community meeting to talk about the 95th Street Corridor plan. The corridor is a 2-mile stretch between Halsted and Cottage Grove, and the project will develop a community-informed plan for equitable transit-oriented development (ETOD).
Milwaukee Avenue Urban Identity Study
The Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD) and Aldermen La Spata (1st), Waguespack (32nd), and Ramirez-Rosa (35th) are studying a potential Special Character Overlay District designation along Milwaukee Avenue between Western and Central Park avenues. A Special Character Overlay District is a zoning tool intended to protect a neighborhood's unique character while also considering relationships involving architecture, demographics, culture, and environment.
Better Streets Chicago general meeting
Join us for our quarterly meeting as we share updates on Better Streets Chicago campaigns and how to get involved.
You will receive a Zoom link for this meeting after RSVPing.
#PlowTheSidewalks Virtual Meeting
Join Better Streets Chicago as we share updates on the progress of our #PlowTheSidewalks campaign and discuss how you can continue to support our efforts to get the city of Chicago to launch a municipal sidewalk snow clearance program.
Rally to Restore Bike Lane in Bridgeport
Join Better Streets Chicago and community leaders at 6:45 pm on Wednesday, December 29 to demand safer streets and equitable development from our leaders and city agencies.
Better Streets Chicago, Bridgeport Alliance, 11th Ward IPO, and other community leaders will meet under the viaduct at 2451 S. Halsted St. to demand that the northbound bike lane be restored and improved with a durable barrier.
Why are we rallying?
Community members are concerned that the northbound bike lane beneath the train viaduct at 2451 S Halsted St has been removed to accommodate a turn lane for a new Amazon warehouse. This is the same warehouse that many folks in the Bridgeport community had fought against due to road safety and environmental concerns.
Now those concerns have been validated, as CDOT has removed the bike lane under an already dangerous and narrow viaduct and replaced it with sharrows. This change comes only a couple of weeks after 16 year old Jose Velásquez was killed just a mile away by a turning truck driver in an area with no bike infrastructure.
CDOT's removal of this bike lane was unannounced and has created dangerous conditions that puts lives at risk. They have blood on their hands. Your attendance at our rally will show our leaders and city agencies that the people of Chicago demand the creation of safer streets and equitable development.
Rally Information
Wednesday, December 29th
6:45pm
Meet us under the viaduct at 2451 S. Halsted St.
Have questions about this rally? Email us at info@betterstreetschicago.org
Walkable Winters Project Group Meeting
Join our monthly meeting about our Walkable Winters project. RSVP for access to our meeting link.
Monthly General Meeting (In Person)
Join us for our monthly general meeting to learn more about Better Streets Chicago, get updates on recent initiatives and learn about ways to get involved.
We’ll be sharing our monthly updates from 1:30 - 2:30, and invite you to come early and/or stay late to socialize with Better Streets Chicago members and fellow supporters.
September’s meeting will take place in person at the NW corner of Kedzie & Palmer in Palmer Square. Feel free to bring a picnic blanket, snacks and/or beverages. Kids and dogs are welcome.
Questions? Email us at info@betterstreetschicago.org.
Open Streets Project Group Meeting
Join our bi-weekly meeting about our Open Streets project. Email us to receive the meeting link.
Walkable Winters Project Group Meeting
Join our monthly meeting about our Walkable Winters project. Email us to receive the meeting link.
Open Streets Project Group Meeting
Join our bi-weekly meeting about our Open Streets project. Email us to receive the meeting link.
Open Streets Project Group Meeting
Join our bi-weekly meeting about our Open Streets project. Email us to receive the meeting link.
North Lake Shore Drive Project Group Meeting
Join our next meeting about our North Lake Shore Drive project. We’ll be discussing and planning our upcoming efforts for pushing IDOT and CDOT to take their plans back to the drawing board, including setting up a regular meeting schedule.
Monthly General Meeting
Join us for our monthly general meeting to learn more about Better Streets Chicago and how to get involved.
Open Streets Project Group Meeting
Join our bi-weekly meeting about our Open Streets project. Email us to receive the meeting link.
Walkable Winters Project Group Meeting
Join our monthly meeting about our Walkable Winters project. Email us to receive the meeting link.
Better Bus Lanes Meeting
Monthly Better Bus Lanes project group meeting. Email info@betterstreetschicago.org for meeting link.