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Chicago Is Now Publishing Traffic Crash Data Shortly After Collisions Occur
Quicker access to the data will be helpful for urban planners and safe streets advocates.
June 14, 2018
No Citations for Driver Who Fatally Struck Paul J. Gunia, 61, in Belmont Terrace
Gunia was the 23rd pedestrian fatality of 2018.
June 12, 2018
Pace Plans to Install Bike Racks, Rent Adaptive Cycles, Help Launch Bike Library
Chicago's only "lock-to" dockless bike-share company is also offering $5 monthly memberships to low-income Chicagoans.
June 11, 2018
IDOT’s “Life or Death” Campaign Urges Drivers to Show Due Care for Pedestrians and Cyclists
The agency says it's Illinois' first multimodal safety messaging initiative.
June 9, 2018
Driver Fatally Struck Amy Machairas, 58, in Morgan Park, Claimed Sun Was in Eyes
A driver struck and killed Amy Machairas, 58, last Thursday morning, May 31, in Morgan Park, according to authorities.
June 5, 2018
Cycling Through Heaven on the Yellow Bike: A Tribute to Bicycle Advocate Karl Szwet
Cyclists remember him as a constant and comforting presence on Critical Mass and Slow Roll rides
June 4, 2018
CDOT Commissioner: This Year’s Spike in Pedestrian Fatalities “Is Very Troubling”
There were 18 pedestrian deaths this year as of April 30 -- a 45 percent increase over the previous five years.
June 1, 2018
The New Divvy Bikes App Is Handy, But There’s Room for Improvement
Improving the bike route directions and making the app accessible to people with colorblindness would be a plus.
May 31, 2018
CDOT Proposes Bike Upgrades for Drexel, But Some Folks Want More Car Parking Instead
Should Drexel get dooring-free bike lanes, or additional parking lanes? The second option would cost the city an extra $230K.
May 25, 2018
Allegedly Drunk Driver Struck and Killed Sandra A. Mitchell, 47, in Archer Heights
Mitchell was the 21st Chicago pedestrian fatality of 2018.
May 24, 2018
