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At World Day of Remembrance event, survivors urged city, drivers to prevent traffic deaths
Despite the calls for safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists at the event, CDOT revealed that aldermen still have the power to veto safety infrastructure via aldermanic privilege.
November 18, 2019
At the CTA’s 2020 budget hearing riders called for more off-peak and night service
People want better CTA options for commuting to non-9-to-5 jobs. Other comments covered ADA access, transit service for Lincoln Yards, and TOD by the 95th Street terminal.
November 15, 2019
Lori’s fair ride-hail tax plan needs bolder action to improve CTA bus service
Lowering the tax on shared trips, the kind most South and West siders take, is a good idea. But more of the revenue should be used for CTA upgrades, including more robust bus lanes.
November 13, 2019
Why the victim-blaming responses to fallen cyclist Carla Aiello’s death are wrong
When the person operating a 10,000-pound-plus vehicle fails to make sure they won't kill somebody when they make a turn, the fault lies squarely with them, not their victim.
November 12, 2019
Ed Barsotti steps down after nearly 20 years leading Ride Illinois, Dave Simmons steps in
Ride Illinois has teamed up with the Active Transportation Alliance on many statewide legislative wins for cycling.
November 8, 2019
Dozens of cyclists lined the Milwaukee Avenue bike lane to protest Carla Aiello’s death
Our leaders have a moral obligation to learn from this case and take action to save lives, so that something positive can come out of this tragedy.
November 7, 2019
“Human protected bike lane” tonight will honor Carla Aiello, 37, killed by turning trucker
The victim was a least the 5th female or GNC individual on a bike in Chicago killed by a turning trucker since summer 2006.
November 6, 2019
Eyes on the Street: Checking out paint-and-post upgrades on Milwaukee in Logan
For about a quarter of the price of a single traffic signal, CDOT installed safety improvements for all road users on several blocks of the avenue.
November 4, 2019
Federal grants approved for 7 local projects to improve bike and ped access to transit
When bus stops and train stations aren't safe or convenient to walk or bike to, that can be a major disincentive to riding transit.
November 4, 2019
Chicago transportation planning is in the doldrums, and the lack of a CDOT chief isn’t helping
Mayor Lori Lightfoot needs to hire a forward-thinking commish and end this period of stagnation.
November 1, 2019
