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Lily Shambrook’s family hopes lawsuit against city will help keep others safe on bikes
Hopefully one outcome of this lawsuit will be corporations, commercial drivers, and city officials prioritizing cyclist safety. That would help ensure that Lily's passing will not have been in vain.
January 18, 2023
It shouldn’t take high-profile traffic deaths to make IDOT stop blocking safety infrastructure
Yesterday IDOT reached an agreement with CDOT that essentially means the state will stop vetoing proposals for safety improvements at the intersections of state- and city-controlled roadways.
January 18, 2023
North Lawndale Racial Justice Ride pedaled in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s footsteps
On Monday the transportation equity nonprofit Equiticity held its annual North Lawndale Racial Justice Ride in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
January 18, 2023
SBC wants to get your local alder candidates on the record about livable streets issues
There are 210 candidates for alder. While these races get less publicity than the mayoral race, they still matter a lot – and Streetsblog is working to get every candidate on the record.
January 17, 2023
Equiticity Mobility Opportunities Fund will help North Lawndale residents buy green vehicles
The program will also train stipend recipients on how to safety use their new vehicles, provide low-cost or free maintenance; and hold events to promote the advantages of low-emissions transportation.
January 13, 2023
A reckless driver killed Divvy rider Gerardo Marciales. Another one destroyed his ghost bike.
Less than a year after his death, another reckless motorist on the drive crashed into the light pole Marciales' ghost bike memorial was chained to, demolishing the shrine.
January 12, 2023
Good news! CDOT and Lyft indicate non-electric Divvies won’t be phased out
It looks like in the future Divvy users won't have to worry about having the no more blue bikes blues.
January 11, 2023
Safe Streets for All coalition pushes for “transit that works,” hopes to influence elections
In response to last summer's traffic violence epidemic, advocates formed the Safe Streets for All Coalition, amplifying the call for improved safety, transportation equity, affordable housing, and climate action.
January 10, 2023
A path to success? Here’s the route Bronzeville Trail development has taken so far
While there are still many details to work out, it looks like Bronzeville Trail is well on its way to becoming a reality.
January 6, 2023
9 years for Sophie Allen’s killer is a rare example of consequences for a hit-and-run
Under Illinois law, driver Brett Dimick will probably be required to serve half of his sentence. More actual jail time would send a much stronger message that drivers who kill people and flee will be held accountable.
January 5, 2023
