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A Bird’s-Eye View of the North/Damen/Milwaukee Makeover
Check out these aerial photos Steven took this evening of the complete streets makeover of the Wicker Park intersection.
September 13, 2017
Johnel Washington, Killed in Austin by Trucker, Was 3rd On-Street Bike Fatality of 2017
Washington was the third person to die while biking on Chicago streets this year.
September 13, 2017
Truck Driver Fatally Struck Ligia Acosta, 69, in Logan Square
The senior was the 31st Chicago pedestrian fatality of 2017.
September 12, 2017
Bike Boxes, Slip Lane Removal, and a Fat Crosswalk Come to Wicker Park Six-Way
The changes make this hectic six-way safer, better organized, and more pleasant for the many people who pass through on foot and bike each day.
September 12, 2017
More Talking Points From the Slow Roll Chicago Discussion of Vision Zero and Racial Justice
Cofounder Oboi Reed elaborates on Vision Zero rollout issues, and argues that if Black and Brown residents advocate for safer street designs, their aldermen will support them.
September 11, 2017
Milwaukee Avenue Update: Goodbye Car Slip Lane, Hello Bike Turn Lane
The Chicago Department of Transportation's complete streets makeover of Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park seems is moving along nicely.
September 8, 2017
Slow Roll Chicago: Vision Zero Must Address Structural Racism as a Cause of Traffic Violence
Cofounder Oboi Reed calls for a moratorium on increased traffic enforcement in Chicago's communities of color.
September 7, 2017
Details About the New Illinois Bike Safety Legislation
The laws make it legal for drivers to cross a solid centerline in order to safely pass a cyclist, and clarify that biking on the shoulder and using a taillight in place of a rear reflector are legal.
September 5, 2017
Eyes on the Street: A First Look at New “Dashed Bike Lanes” on Milwaukee Avenue
It already appears that car drivers are generally respecting the dashed lines.
August 30, 2017
Slow Roll Calls for Greater Black and Brown Ownership of the Vision Zero Process
The group leads a discussion of the issue on social media this Thursday morning.
August 29, 2017
