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CDOT marked World Day of Remembrance for Traffic Victims with a TV program
The Waukesha SUV murders made this year's observation of the memorial event particularly salient.
November 24, 2021
The Pedway, the Loop’s handy walkway system, is about to become easier to navigate
The city of Chicago recently announced it's upgrading the signs within the network, the first step in a more ambitious plan to upgrade wayfinding.
November 24, 2021
Chicago’s dearth of public restrooms limits access to public space. Let’s fix that.
More public bathrooms would help people from many walks of life, including some of our city's most vulnerable residents.
November 21, 2021
Portillo’s Hot Dogs’ ban on bikes in their drive-throughs doesn’t cut the mustard
I didn't relish being turned away from the restaurant on my bicycle the other day. They need to change this outdated policy and catch up with the times.
November 17, 2021
For the second time in four days, driver strikes another car, then kills a pedestrian
The crash happened at 79th/Stony Island/South Chicago, a six-way intersection that has been rated one of the most dangerous junctions in the city.
November 16, 2021
Drivers killed 2 female pedestrians in West Ridge, man on bike in Back of the Yards
Drivers have fatally struck 20 pedestrians and 9 bicyclists on Chicago streets this year.
November 15, 2021
Here are the proposed walk/bike upgrades to Chicago Avenue in Evanston
The second public meeting for potential multi-modal changes on Chicago Avenue in Evanston included renderings of proposed changes.
November 12, 2021
Advocates, experts: Infra bill is more car-centric than hoped for, but will benefit Chicagoland
"We must not simply rebuild the transportation infrastructure of the last century when we now need to mitigate climate change."
November 10, 2021
Officials: As traffic deaths continue to climb, Vision Zero must be a top priority
Alderman LaSpata discussed his "crash not accident" ordinance: "There is no intention behind an accident. There is intention behind the actions that lead to traffic crashes and injuries."
November 8, 2021
New sidewalk installed, crummy pavement replaced in BNSF Western stop viaduct
The makeover should make conditions a little safer and more pleasant for Metra commuters.
November 1, 2021
