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Congresswoman’s Driver in Fatal Crash Had History of Troubling Tweets About Driving
A 27-year-old staffer with a history of troubling tweets about fast driving was behind the wheel during the crash that killed Rep. Jackie Walorski.
August 9, 2022
Angela Short, 14, was 2nd person killed at a Chicago bus stop this year
Update 8/18/22: The victim has been identified as Angela Short. According to an ABC Chicago report, at a memorial on Saturday, Angela's aunt Kenya Parker described her as "the sweetest little girl you would ever want to know. Really laid-back, reserved, quiet, loved her family."
August 8, 2022
The Berwyn Greenway in Lincoln Square is an upgrade, but more traffic calming is needed
The greenway includes a contraflow bike lane, facilitating two-way bike traffic between the Chicago River and Western Avenue.
August 7, 2022
The Problem With EV ‘Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems’ That No One Is Talking About
The debate over how to make electric vehicles loud enough for non-drivers to hear them is missing critical considerations about the disparate impact of noise pollution in poor communities.
August 5, 2022
What Is An ‘E-Bike’ Anyway — And Where Does it Belong on the Road?
Imagine you’re out walking on a shared-use path in your city, and these vehicles blast through your periphery at 30 miles per hour.
August 3, 2022
New group Chicago, Bike Grid Now! pushes for network of traffic-calmed side streets
Chicago, Bike Grid Now! is a new bike advocacy group in Chicago. Streetsblog Chicago sat down with two of the lead organizers to discuss the group's demands and their thoughts on the current advocacy landscape in Chicago.
July 29, 2022
This Artificial Intelligence Bot is Designing Better Streets Than Some Engineers
A New York City-based artist is rapidly transforming U.S. streets into walkable paradises with the help of artificial intelligence.
July 28, 2022
Can Auto Enthusiasts Help Fight Car Dependency?
A new video about the dangers of car dependency by a popular automotive vlogger is prompting a conversation about how people who love cars can help dismantle a transportation system that privileges autos above all else.
July 26, 2022
How a Transit App for the Blind Could Revolutionize How Everyone Rides
An app for people with visual impairments could help dismantle one of the steepest barriers that many Americans face.
July 21, 2022
The First Step to Ending Pedestrian Deaths? Tax Heavy Cars In Cities
As American cars have ballooned in size over the past three decades, the menace cars like the GMC truck pose to pedestrians and cyclists has increased in lockstep.
July 11, 2022
