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Woman on bike struck by driver in West Lawn is first Chicago cycling fatality of 2021
The right-turning driver who struck the victim received multiple citations.
March 8, 2021
Driver fatally struck pedestrian Refaat Shafikmeshreki, 71, in Douglas
Shafikmeshreki was the fourth person walking on Chicago streets killed this year.
March 6, 2021
How COVID-19 impacted has Chicagoland public transportation workers
During the COVID-19 pandemic, at least 1,874 Chicago area transit workers tested positive for the disease, at least 14 had to be hospitalized and at least 14 passed away.
March 2, 2021
Deconstructing the Chicago Tribune’s speed camera backlash article
Projecting speed camera ticket revenue for a year based on the number of violations during first week of warnings made no sense.
March 1, 2021
Help level the playing field for Illinois walk/bike funding this weekend
Currently there's a highly unfair situation when it comes to state funding for driving, walking, and biking infrastructure. But a new bill under consideration in the state legislature could help fix the problem.
February 26, 2021
CDOT launches South and NW Side Vision Zero programs; 6 MPH speed tickets start Monday
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.
February 26, 2021
Driver, possibly fleeing traffic stop, fatally struck Lakisel Thomas, 43, in Englewood
Thomas was the third pedestrian killed on Chicago streets this year.
February 24, 2021
Benefits of building 16 relatively affordable units next to Morse stop should outweigh concerns
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.
February 24, 2021
Metra is unhappy about the RTA focusing stimulus funds on transit-dependent areas
The CTA would get $361 million, while Metra would get only $83 million, and Pace would get $22 million for fixed-route bus service, plus $20 million for paratransit.
February 22, 2021
Latest Loop Alliance report shows continued uncertainty and preference for personal cars
Personal cars remained the most popular way survey respondents reported getting to workâover 55 percent of respondents have said they use a personal car to commute since September.
February 22, 2021
