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Hit-and-Run SUV Driver Killed Longtime Belmont Cragin Florist Alberto Zavala, 64
Zaval was the 24th pedestrian killed in Chicago this year.
July 18, 2018
Baltimore’s Super Quick Fix for a Dangerous Road
Using Jersey barriers filled with water for ballast, the city carved a safe walking and biking path out of a lane of car traffic.
July 16, 2018
The City Is Finally Tackling the Complex, Dangerous Cermak/Wentworth Intersection
Today the second phase of the Wenthworth-Wells Connector project kicked off, which will eventually create a direct route from Chinatown to the South Loop.
July 9, 2018
Eyes on the Street: Lakefront Trail Separation between Montrose and Ardmore
The new bike route adds a half-mile to the trip, but cyclists are rewarded with scenic views.
July 7, 2018
Eyes on the Street: A New Raised Crosswalk on the Dearborn Protected Lane
It's a nice project, but why do cyclists get a speed hump while motorists don't?
June 27, 2018
Chicago Is Now Publishing Traffic Crash Data Shortly After Collisions Occur
Quicker access to the data will be helpful for urban planners and safe streets advocates.
June 14, 2018
No Citations for Driver Who Fatally Struck Paul J. Gunia, 61, in Belmont Terrace
Gunia was the 23rd pedestrian fatality of 2018.
June 12, 2018
IDOT’s “Life or Death” Campaign Urges Drivers to Show Due Care for Pedestrians and Cyclists
The agency says it's Illinois' first multimodal safety messaging initiative.
June 9, 2018
Driver Fatally Struck Amy Machairas, 58, in Morgan Park, Claimed Sun Was in Eyes
A driver struck and killed Amy Machairas, 58, last Thursday morning, May 31, in Morgan Park, according to authorities.
June 5, 2018
CDOT Commissioner: This Year’s Spike in Pedestrian Fatalities “Is Very Troubling”
There were 18 pedestrian deaths this year as of April 30 -- a 45 percent increase over the previous five years.
June 1, 2018
