Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Driving

The intersection where the driver struck the senior. Image: Google Maps

Hit-and-run SUV driver killed woman, 93, walking in crosswalk to Austin post office

By John Greenfield | Jan 27, 2023 | No Comments

In a particularly tragic act of traffic violence, yesterday afternoon an SUV driver struck and killed a 93-year-old woman as she was crossing the street in Austin to mail a letter at a post office less than 50 feet from her home. According to police, on Thursday, January 26, at about 12:23 p.m., the senior […]

Providing input at a community meeting for the Streets for Cycling Plan 2020. Photo: John Greenfield

Equiticity study calls for residents with “lived expertise” to participate in urban planning

By Sharon Hoyer | Jan 23, 2023 | No Comments

The researchers argue that, along with planners and other experts it's equally important to consult those living in the relevant neighborhoods who use the transportation system every day.

Irving Park and Hermitage, looking east. This intersection will get a new crosswalk, curb extensions, and flashing warning beacons. Image: Google Maps

Ald. Martin announces ped upgrades on Irving Park, after IDOT stopped obstructing them

By John Greenfield | Jan 22, 2023 | No Comments

Improvements include new crosswalks, ped islands, curb extensions, and/or warning beacons at six intersections, including the one where ward volunteer Peter Paquette was killed.

A rare example of police enforcing a downtown bike lane, at Washington and State streets. Photo: John Greenfield

Will Smart Streets Pilots Ordinance give bike and bus lane enforcement some teeth?

By John Greenfield | Jan 19, 2023 | No Comments

The legislation sounds like a step in the right direction, so Streetsblog will closely follow the progress of the ordinance to help ensure that it doesn't get killed by motor-headed Council members.

Lily Shambrook’s family hopes lawsuit against city will help keep others safe on bikes

By John Greenfield | Jan 18, 2023 | No Comments

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.

Peter Paquette and his wife JoAnn. Peter was fatally struck last June on Irving Park Road, where IDOT blocked pedestrian safety infrastructure.

It shouldn’t take high-profile traffic deaths to make IDOT stop blocking safety infrastructure

By John Greenfield | Jan 18, 2023 | No Comments

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.

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