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A conversation about Chicago pedestrian safety issues with Marc Sims from “Just a Few Questions”
Marc Sims hosts the video chat show podcast "Just A Few Questions," with the stated goal that his interviews about recent events "will make people think." He invited me to join him Sunday morning to talk about efforts to prevent serious and fatal pedestrian crashes in Chicago.
January 26, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Friday, August 22
•"CTA gets $74M from Metra, Pace to delay 40 percent service cuts next year" (Sun-Times)
August 22, 2025
Why are pedestrians always “darting” (i.e. at fault)?
How accusatory descriptions for pedestrian victims are baked into national policy.
August 13, 2025
Why are there so many pedestrian crashes at Sheridan/Kenmore by Loyola? Maybe it’s the fact the walk signal is only 20 seconds long.
Streetsblog obtained the crash report for the more serious of two recent bus-pedestrian collisions there, which provides more details about what reportedly happened.
April 14, 2025
A pedestrian crash raises questions about how to improve safety on Glenwood Avenue in Edgewater
Plus new pedestrian safety initiatives planned in the 48th Ward.
October 3, 2024
