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The aftermath of the crash that killed Cire Robinson, 12, last January at 49th and Cicero. Image: WGN

Archer Heights group: Traffic cams are needed to address traffic violence epidemic

By John Greenfield | Mar 5, 2021 | No Comments

"Looking the other way on speeding, or claiming that enforcing the speed limit is a cash grab, sends the message that deadly speeding is no big deal – and that our neighborhoods can be ignored."

Rendering of an Amazon fulfillment center.

South Side summit discusses how new Amazon facilities impact safety, health

By Courtney Cobbs | Mar 3, 2021 | No Comments

Southside Transportation Summit explored the impacts of heavy industry on the Southside. Amazon facilities were subject to lots of discussion.

Altgeld Gardens residents returning from Rosebud Farm Stand on the dirt road next to the market a few years ago. The store, the only source for fresh groceries in the neighborhood, has since closed. Photo: John Greenfield

Food, mobility justice advocates join forces at the Chicago Food Justice Summit

By Sharon Hoyer | Mar 3, 2021 | No Comments

Speakers discussed the relationship between safe conditions for pedestrians and good transit access with food security and nutrition.

A Chicago food delivery courier. Photo: Jonathan Loïc Rogers

CloudKitchens traffic woes show the folly of food delivery by car

By Courtney Cobbs | Mar 1, 2021 | No Comments

Traffic headaches by CloudKitchens' North Center locations show that our city would be better off if more food was delivered by bike.

A speed camera warning sign on Irving Park Road on the border of Lakeview and Uptown. Photo: John Greenfield

CDOT launches South and NW Side Vision Zero programs; 6 MPH speed tickets start Monday

By John Greenfield | Feb 26, 2021 | No Comments

The South Side Vision Zero initiative will include Englewood, West Englewood, Grand Boulevard and Washington Park. The West and Northwest side program includes Belmont-Cragin, Humboldt Park, and West Town.

The new addition would be right next to the Morse 'L' station.

Benefits of building 16 relatively affordable units next to Morse stop should outweigh concerns

By Courtney Cobbs | Feb 24, 2021 | No Comments

A proposal to add 16 more additional units to a building in Rogers Park faces pushback from local businesses. But the concerns mentioned should not be enough to block additional housing in a transit-adjacent location.

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