What happened when Streetsblog Chicago accepted a protected bike lane skeptic’s challenge to count vehicles on Augusta Boulevard?
If less than 3% of vehicle operators on the corridor rode bikes or scooters, I would tweet that out. If 3% or more did, A.J. Manaseer would donate $1,000 to bike education programs.
September 10, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, September 10
• Better Streets Chicago: "TODAY is the deadline for public comment on IDOT & CDOT's destructive designs for DLSD." Email comments to info[at]ndlsd[dot]org
September 10, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Monday, September 9
• 4th victim in Forest Park CTA Blue Line shooting identified (NBC)
September 9, 2024
John Ward, 55, fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver in Garfield Park, was the first person to die from a bike crash in Chicago this year
Thankfully, 2024 has been a relatively safe year for people riding bicycles within the city of Chicago, with no fatal bike crashes as of July 31. That's compared compared to five cycling fatalities in 2022 by that date, and three bike deaths in 2023 by the end of July.
September 6, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Friday, September 6
• First 2024 Chicago bike death: Hit-and-run driver killed John Ward, 55, on 8/24 on 3500 block of W. Washington, near Garfield Park dome (ABC)
September 6, 2024
Recent pedestrian fatality cases on Chicago streets
Streetsblog updated our our map and list of 2024 Chicago pedestrian fatality cases to help make sure they are up-to-date. We may add additional info in the future.
September 5, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, September 5
• ABC: CTA Blue Line shooting suspect denied pretrial release after 4 killed on train in Forest Park
September 5, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, September 4
• Suspect charged with fatally shooting 4 people sleeping on Blue Line in Forest Park on Monday 9/2, officials discuss crime, homelessness issues (CBS)
September 4, 2024
Another fantastic Bike the Drive highlights the benefits of making DLSD less car-centric
Mayor Johnson rode again this year, and said he's committed to improving walking and biking. Does that mean he'll stand up to IDOT's status-quo highway rebuild proposal?
September 3, 2024
Take a virtual ride on the very first 9 Ashland bus to cover the extended route to the Ravenswood Metra stop
This morning at 4:14 AM at Irving Park Road and Ashland Avenue, Streetsblog caught a northbound bus heading to the new corridor.
September 3, 2024
