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Podcast: A conversation with UIC researchers about Chicago’s traffic camera program
During the conversation, the UIC researchers discussed potential equity issues with the program, as well as sharing the nitty-gritty of their methodology.
February 14, 2022
Advocates win permanent restoration of 31st St. and Streeterville/Taylor bus routes
Transit advocates finally achieved victory as the transit agency's board voted this week to make pilot service on these routes permanent.
February 11, 2022
Downtown VZ plan calls for signal changes, intersection upgrades, 20 mph speed limit
The downtown High Crash Area experiences the highest overall number of severe crashes citywide in the city.
February 10, 2022
Bronzeville Mobility Pilot offered seniors $3 local rides in small, low-speed electric cars
While transit is a safer, more sustainable option for urban transportation, a rep from Innova EV argues that the pilot helped fill in gaps in the transportation network for those with limited travel options.
February 9, 2022
Despite NIMBY pushback to Wood PBL plan, LaSpata says the bikeway is moving forward
Some residents and merchants along Wood Street are trying the overturn the participatory budgeting vote for a two-way protected bike lane on Wood Street, but Ald. LaSpata says the project is moving ahead.
February 8, 2022
During bikeway maintenance rally, Ald. Vasquez discusses efforts to make Clark lanes work
When there's political will to address conflicts between different road users on protected bike lane corridors, it is possible to come up with solutions that make the new layout work better for everyone involved.
February 4, 2022
After recent deaths, Edison Park residents push for safety upgrades on Touhy, NW Highway
Last month the Edison Park community council launched a petition for safety upgrades to Northwest Highway, and the January death of Richard Haljean has renewed calls for traffic cameras on Touhy.
February 3, 2022
Banning parking as a public safety strategy? Use the space for walking, biking, or dining
Rather than asking, "How will our customers be able to drive here?" merchants should ask, "How can we make it easier for customers to get here?"
January 31, 2022
Glass-half-full Bike League report highlights Chicago’s successes in promoting cycling
LAB did a good job of laying out some of the things that CDOT has gotten right when promoting cycling, while noting that we still need a lot more miles of protected bike lanes.
January 28, 2022
Bryn Mawr protected bike lanes on ballot in 39th Ward participatory budgeting election
Bike lanes along Bryn Mawr avenue are among several road safety proposals on the 39th ward participatory budget ballot.
January 26, 2022
