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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
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
Take a survey to weigh in on Pace’s proposed Tri-State Tollway express services
Pace is inviting the public to give input on the proposed suburb-to-suburb express service expansion along I-294 / the Tri-State Tollway.
February 7, 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
Here’s why Pritzker’s plan to skip this year’s scheduled gas tax hike is a bad idea
The proposal, which is projected to cost the state $135 million in revenue, is unfair to people who don't drive. And it may not even save much money for drivers.
February 1, 2022
Rally for better bike lane maintenance planned for this Thursday 6 PM at Clark/Ridge
It took the city five days to clear snow from the Clark Street protected bike lanes in Edgewater. Conditions have improved somewhat, but a protest is planned to demand timely snow clearance from bikeways.
February 1, 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
People for Bikes is wrong: Chicago isn’t a worse bike city than Jacksonville or Omaha
Yes, Chicago got screwed by People for Bikes' flawed rating system. But we still have lots of work to do need to make cycling as safe, enjoyable, and normalized as it is in truly great cycling cities.
January 27, 2022
