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Evanston’s Fountain Square Rehab and Road Diet Is Creating a Great Public Space
The suburb converted a road median and excess travel lanes to an attractive new plaza, and more improvements are in the works.
May 29, 2018
The Broadway/Lawrence Streetscape Has Turned Asphalt Into Public Space
The project connected a traffic island to the sidewalk to create a new plaza.
May 25, 2018
Allegedly Drunk Driver Struck and Killed Sandra A. Mitchell, 47, in Archer Heights
Mitchell was the 21st Chicago pedestrian fatality of 2018.
May 24, 2018
Hit-and-Run Driver Fatally Struck Tyrone Fizer, 57, in Park Manor
Fizer was the 20th Chicago pedestrian fatality of 2018.
May 24, 2018
The New Planters Along Milwaukee Avenue Are Blooming Fantastic!
The flower pots are an easy, inexpensive way to add protection from cars and make the street move attractive. Photo: Steven Vance
May 23, 2018
20 MPH Speed Limits Might Become the New Normal in Scotland
The "20's Plenty" movement may be on the verge of a new milestone.
May 16, 2018
It’s Time for Cities to Rethink Right Turns on Red
How the 1970s oil crisis precipitated bad street design that endangers people to this day.
May 15, 2018
Oboi Reed on How Bike Rides and Community Walks Can Be a Gateway to Activism
The Slow Roll and Equiticity cofounder discussed four steps for mobilizing residents at the PolicyLink Equity Summit
May 14, 2018
Julia Callaway, 55, Fatally Struck by Driver Fleeing Police
Callaway was the 11th pedestrian killed on Chicago streets this year.
May 11, 2018
Should the Bloomingdale Trail Ever Be Shut Down for Private Fundraising Events?
The president of Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail says last September's closure for a fancy dinner was a bad idea, but next month's Bloomingdale Trail Event will be less intrusive.
May 9, 2018
