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The advocacy group Chicago Bike Grid Now led a ride to the forum. Photo: Sharon Hoyer

Mayoral candidates weigh in on transportation at Safe Streets for All forum

By Sharon Hoyer | Jan 31, 2023 | No Comments

The event was organized by a coalition of advocacy organizations committed to ensuring all Chicagoans can safely traverse the city car-free, year-round.

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.

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.

Will these City Council seats be filled with alders who support sustainable transportation? Photo: Daniel X. O'Neil via Wikimedia Commons

SBC wants to get your local alder candidates on the record about livable streets issues

By Richard Day | Jan 17, 2023 | No Comments

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.

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