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Hit-and-Run Driver Fatally Struck Mark Dandridge, 54, in Burnside
Dandridge was the 21st pedestrian fatality of 2019.
August 7, 2019
Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Joseph Ruta, 56, in Lakeview
Ruta was the 20th pedestrian killed in Chicago this year.
August 5, 2019
Local Transportation Leaders Weigh in on the Kind of Mobility Future They Want to See
Reps from CDOT, Cook County, and Active Trans participated in the "Mobility as a Service" discussion, part of the Chicago Loop Alliance's Downtown Future Series.
August 1, 2019
SUV Driver Fatally Struck Man, 62, in the Ashburn Neighborhood
The victim was the 19th Chicago pedestrian fatality of 2019.
August 1, 2019
Hit-and-Run SUV Driver Critically Injured Cyclist Sorin Coneac, 17, in Lincoln Square
Bike community members identified the victim, a youth who has been active with a local bike selling discussion group.
July 29, 2019
Lori’s Proposal to End License Suspensions for Non-Moving Violations Is a Good Idea
With the exception of blocked crosswalks and bike lanes, parking violations don't pose a threat to public safety, so they shouldn't result in license suspensions that can create a debt spiral.
July 24, 2019
Car Driver, Dirt Bike Rider Fatally Struck Pedestrians in Chicago Lawn, Humboldt Park
18 pedestrians have been fatally struck on Chicago Streets so far this year.
July 22, 2019
Sure, Uber Is Faster Than CTA for Getting to O’Hare — If the CTA Rider Gets Lost
The Tribune reported that an Uber trip to O'Hare took 11 minutes less than doing the same journey via CTA. But the online version of the article didn't explain that the longer Blue Line trip included getting lost at the airport.
July 17, 2019
Mayor Lightfoot, Here’s My Wish List for the Next CDOT Commish
Streetsblog writer Courtney Cobbs wants a CDOT chief who will bring about "positive equitable and transformative change" and has a list of concrete suggestions on how to make this happen.
July 9, 2019
Surprise! Road Lobbyist Says Driving, Uber Are Key to Chicago’s Transportation Future
Sturino makes some sensible proposals, but he also calls for expanding highways for tolled lanes, not "combatting transportation disruptors," and avoiding participating in the mythical "war on cars."
July 9, 2019
