Firing of cops who shot Ariel Roman on CTA would be a step in the right direction
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The Ariel Roman case starkly shows that police enforcement of minor rule-breaking is the wrong approach.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about 2021 Budget
DOJ lights a fire under Chicago officials to speed up accessible pedestrian signal installation
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On Thursday the U.S. Department of Justice moved to intervene in a private disability discrimination suit against the city.
Today’s Headlines for Friday, April 9
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Oak Park police officer, suspect shot and seriously injured during traffic stop (CBS) 2 hurt after driver car hits ambulance crash at Kimball and Addison (WGN) Toddler critically injured in LSD road rage shooting shows signs of recovery, suspect charged (NBC) Two officers in involved in Red Line shooting of Ariel Roman now face firing […]
Protecting Non-Motorists Makes NTSB ‘Most Wanted List’ For the First Time
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For the first time in its 54-year history, the National Transportation Safety Board has prioritized ending traffic violence — specifically centered on protecting vulnerable road users.
Here are some good resources for getting started living car-free in Chicago
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These websites, videos, apps, and maps will make it easier for newbies to get around the region on transit and bike.
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, April 8
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Man shot in the arm during argument at 69th Street Red Line station (CBS) Man pleads guilty shooting gun, drawing 2 officers to their deaths on Metra tracks (Tribune) Letter: White Sox and fans would benefit developing the huge parking lots by stadium (Sun-Times) 72 affordable apartments opened a half-mile south of Maywood Metra station […]
Biden’s infrastructure plan is one step forward, two steps back
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Biden's infrastructure bill significantly increases funding for public transportation and intercity rail. but the money earmarked for vehicle electrification dwarfs investments in more sustainable transportation.
Sun-Times’ Laura Washington is right: We all need to start riding transit again
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If we want local public transportation to survive the COVID-19 pandemic intact, we've got to be the change we want to see.
Hit-and-run minivan driver struck and killed Kenneth Harvey Burender, 32, in Ashburn
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The victim was the seventh pedestrian killed on Chicago streets this year.
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, April 7
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Tribune editorial: “Mayor Lightfoot’s right. A CPD foot pursuit policy is overdue.” Lowe, Wennink, and Grimshaw: Federal funds are key to reviving transit (WTTW) Minivan driver killed pedestrian at 82nd and Kedzie, fled the scene (ABC) Child, 3, shot and critically injured during road rage incident on LSD near Grant Park (NBC) Laura Washington: Let’s […]