FOIAed documents: Trucker who fatally struck Chicago bike traveler and writer George Christensen “failed to use due care”
Note: This post includes images from the aftermath of a fatal bike crash that may be disturbing.
November 22, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Friday, November 22
• NBC: Harvey officials speak out after 3 killed in car vs. train collision
November 22, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, November 21
• 3 dead after motorist drove past lowered crossing gates and crashed into CSX train in Harvey around 12:30 PM near 152nd Street in Harvey (ABC)
November 21, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, November 20
• Block Club: "Mayor Now Backing $150 Million Property Tax Hike After Original Proposal Rejected By Council"
November 20, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, November 19
• ABC: Man killed, 4 others hurt after driver strikes pole in Gresham
November 19, 2024
Advocates from peer cities that have lowered their speed limits, with impressive results, offer encouragement to Chicago
Last month, the Chicago City Council's Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety passed an ordinance to lower our default speed limit from 30 to 25 mph. There will likely be a final Council vote later this year, and if the legislation is approved, the new rule would go into effect by New Year's Day 2026.
November 18, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Monday, November 18
• "Metra to open new 79th St./Chatham Station on Dec. 16, close 87th St./Woodruff on same day for similar rehab"
November 18, 2024
Where do we go from here? Chicagoland experts and advocates weigh in on what the election means for sustainable transportation
Plus a discussion of how Project 2025, a right-wing blueprint for the second Trump administration, is likely to negatively impact federal transportation policy.
November 15, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Friday, November 15
• One year after Yellow Line crash, effects linger for riders, Skokie and CTA (Tribune)
November 15, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, November 14
• Chicago Transit Board approves CTA’s 2025 budget – more on SBC later today
November 14, 2024