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Kam Buckner, left, and Congressional rep Mike Quigley (5th) at the Safe Streets for All rally on June 13. Photo via Kam Buckner

Meet state rep, Chicago mayoral hopeful, and safe streets advocate Kam Buckner

By Courtney Cobbs | Jun 28, 2022 | No Comments

Buckner caught my attention at the huge Safe Streets for All rally on June 13 in Lincoln Square and Uptown because he was one of the few Black people in attendance.

A protected intersection treatment is planned for the complex, dangerous Belmont/Kedzie junction. Image: CDOT

35th Ward upgrades include PBLs on Belmont, Kedzie, and protected intersection

By Courtney Cobbs | Jun 17, 2022 | No Comments

Several other sustainable transportation and public space projects are on the horizon in the 35th Ward.

Illinois secretary of state candidates Sidney Moore, David Moore, Alexi Giannoulias, Anna Valencia, Dan Brady, and John Milhiser. Image: NBC

See where Illinois Secretary of State candidates stand on active transportation issues

By Courtney Cobbs | Jun 14, 2022 | No Comments

See where Illinois Secretary of State candidates stand on issues related to active transportation.

The crowd at Rafi Cardenas' crash sit. Photo: Eric Allix Rogers

At huge rally, demands for safe streets: “Let two beautiful souls, Rafi and Lily, guide us.”

By Courtney Cobbs | Jun 13, 2022 | No Comments

"This is our home... where we should be able to raise our families, where anyone can take a stroll, a bike ride, or ride their scooter without fearing the worst," said Rafi Cardenas' father at the demonstration. "It is evident that our streets are not safe."

The new perpendicular parking layout on Simonds Drive. Photo: Amy Lardner

New perpendicular parking crams in more cars at Montrose Beach, raises safety concerns

By Courtney Cobbs | Jun 8, 2022 | No Comments

Parking was recently reconfigured at Montrose Beach at the request of local alderperson James Cappleman. The new layout raises traffic safety concerns.

Raphael "Rafi" Cardenas. Photo: GoFundMe

SUV driver killed Raphael “Rafi” Cardenas as he rode a scooter in Lincoln Square

By John Greenfield | Jun 5, 2022 | No Comments

No Parking signs at intersections are important because the lack of parked cars near the crosswalk "daylights" the intersection.

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