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How could death of Sam Bell, 2nd cyclist killed on Milwaukee in 2022, have been prevented?
Redesigning intersections to make it harder for drivers to whip around corners, requiring skills testing for older motorists, and stiffer penalties for drivers who kill would help prevent such tragedies.
September 9, 2022
Hub312 is closing this month. Could Millennium Park lose its bike station for good?
If there's any truth to the rumor that the center will be transformed from a bike parking service to a CPD facility, there's certain to be a backlash from cycling enthusiasts and and "defund the police" types.
September 8, 2022
State rep and mayoral hopeful Kam Buckner calls on IDOT to make DuSable LSD safer
Hopefully as more people demand a different approach, IDOT will finally begin to prioritize safety and convenience for all road users, not just drivers.
September 8, 2022
Eyes on the Street: Curb protection on Logan Boulevard makes a scary stretch feel safer
Happily, the portion of this route that passes through the formerly frightening Western Avenue viaduct now feels the most safe, since it has the most concrete protection.
September 6, 2022
“Follow Me”: Equiticity leads a joyous House Music Ride through Chicago’s South Side
"Some of these neighborhoods have experienced disproportionate levels of violence, so to see something positive come through their neighborhood, people start smiling and they start dancing."
September 2, 2022
CDOT holds Vision Zero workshop in Washington Park
CDOT held a traffic safety workshop in the Washington Park neighborhood as part of a continuation of their Vision Zero Southside initiative.
September 2, 2022
Once again, car-centric streets contribute to death of a child on a bike, Julian Medina, 14
If bike and pedestrian safety had previously been prioritized at this location, perhaps Julian would still be alive today.
September 1, 2022
Eyes on the Street: Curb protection on Kinzie Street, and the Dearborn detour
Adding robust physical protection is very important for making bikeways safer and more appealing to less-confident cyclists.
September 1, 2022
GoFundMe launched for family of Fengan Yan, 55, killed on bike in Armour Square
Sadly, it's very common for reckless and negligent Chicago drivers to take the lives of vulnerable road users, and only be punished with traffic citations.
August 30, 2022
Obama Center construction makes it difficult to access 63rd Street beach on foot, bus
The construction on the Obama Presidential Center has impacted many different groups in many different ways, but pedestrians, bike riders, and transit rider have borne the brunt.
August 25, 2022
