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Tips for Men to Help Make Biking, Walking, and Transit Less Crummy for Women
Women and gender-nonconforming folks shared advice on simple ways guys can help make public space safer, more comfortable, and less annoying.
November 8, 2018
What Will Illinois’ Blue Wave Mean for Sustainable Transportation?
Advocates and experts say theyre optimistic that the Pritzker administration will create a new revenue source for transportation infrastructure.
November 7, 2018
Hit-and-Run Driver Fatally Struck Male Pedestrian in Chatham and Dragged Him 5 Blocks
The victim was the 36th Chicago on-street pedestrian fatality of 2018.
October 30, 2018
Driver Fatally Struck Jesus Lopez, 72, In Gage Park
Update 10/29/18, 5 PM: Info provided by Police News Affairs this afternoon contradicted earlier reports that this crash took place on the 6100 block of South California. The post had been updated accordingly.
October 29, 2018
Connie Mangrum, 52, Killed in Possibly Intentional Hit-and-Run Crash in Englewood
A hit-and-run van driver fatally struck Connie Mangrum, 52, Thursday morning as she walked in Englewood. Witnesses said the crash appeared to be intentional.
October 19, 2018
Eyes on the Street: Mixed Messages on the Riverwalk
While signs and markings on the Lakefront Trail lead cyclists to the riverwalk, signs at the promenade warn that they'll be prosecuted if they ride there, even though it's still legal to do so.
October 15, 2018
Bike Walk Fund Campaigns Could Bring More Safety Projects to Underserved Areas
Active Trans is calling for $20 million to be earmarked in Chicago's budget each year, and $50 million in the Illinois budget annually, to fund bike and pedestrian projects, prioritizing underserved areas.
October 15, 2018
The City Has Posted Signs Threatening Prosecution for Biking on Riverwalk
Unless Alderman Reilly's proposed ordinance passes, which hasn't happened yet, you have every right to ride your bike (courteously, of course) on the riverwalk.
October 10, 2018
CMAP Emphasizes Investment in Underserved Communities in ON TO 2050 Plan
According to CMAP, "Regions that are more inclusive have longer, stronger periods of prosperity and shorter periods of stagnation."
October 10, 2018
Eyes on the Street: The Roscoe and School/Aldine Greenways Are Ready to Ride
The new greenways feature an unusual raised bike lane section, pedestrian improvements, and some walk signals that are accessible to people with visual impairments.
October 9, 2018
