Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about automobile dependence

Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, May 31

By John Greenfield | May 31, 2023 | No Comments

Permanent expanded outdoor dining program passed committee unanimously and will go to full City Council today (Daily Line) Hit-and-run driver killed man, 39, in Fox Lake early Monday as victim stood on road after his car got stuck in a ditch (CBS) GoFundMe created for Batavia mom critically injured in bike brash (Patch) CTA image […]

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Is It Time for America to Break Up With the Private Car? An Interview with Lime’s Wayne Ting

By Kea Wilson | May 30, 2023 | No Comments

Between 42,000 crash deaths a year and rising tailpipe emissions that are swiftly killing the planet, America's long love affair with the privately-owned car hasn't exactly been a healthy relationship. Now, one micromobility company is sending a message to riders that it's time to break up — even if their cities aren't perfectly ridable yet.

Looking northeast on Roosevelt and Independence. Image: Google Maps

Hit-and-run driver killed Angela R. Mcknight, 49, crossing street in Lawndale on Memorial Day

By John Greenfield | May 30, 2023 | No Comments

Tragically, a hit-and-run SUV driver fatally struck Angela R. Mcknight, 49, as she crossed the 1200 block of South Independence Drive yesterday evening in the Lawndale neighborhood.

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Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, May 30

By John Greenfield | May 30, 2023 | No Comments

As Chicago bike use rises, so do fatalities (Axios Chicago) Crain’s looks at Mayor Brandon Johnson’s efforts to CTA get ridership to rebound Op-ed from Chicago, Bike Grid Now! members: Invest in slow streets and expand and improve the CTA (Crain’s) Hit-and-run driver killed woman, 49, crossing in 1200 block of S. Independence Dr. in […]

A previous Chicago "Learn to Ride" class. Photo: CDOT

CDOT is launching free “Learn to Ride” bike classes for adults and children

By Cameron Bolton | May 26, 2023 | No Comments

One popular soon-to-be returning program from the Chicago Department of Transportation is "Learn to Ride," which offers adults and children info on how to safely get around by bicycle.

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Today’s Headlines for Friday, May 26

By John Greenfield | May 26, 2023 | No Comments

Permanent outdoor dining expansion proposed by Mayor Johnson after COVID-era rules lapse (Block Club) Shellie Games, 56, died after Wednesday 2-vehicle crash at U.S. 20 and Wagner Road in Porter, IN (Tribune) Man rescued from burning car by Good Samaritans after fiery crash on 200 block of S. Harlem Ave. in Oak Park (NBS) Crash […]

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Rail Problem: House GOP Wants to Undermine Trains Exactly When We Need Them Most

By Aaron Short | May 25, 2023 | No Comments

The future of interstate rail travel is in jeopardy if the White House caves to House Republican spending cuts as part of the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations, advocates say.

We expect cleared sidewalks in the Loop - why don't we have them in all commercial and residential areas?

“Plow The Sidewalks” ordinance reintroduced into new City Council, with minor changes

By Steven Vance | May 25, 2023 | No Comments

A group of 24 alderpersons introduced an ordinance at yesterday's City Council meeting that would start a "Plow The Sidewalks" pilot program.

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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, May 25

By John Greenfield | May 25, 2023 | No Comments

Kate Lowe: Here’s some steps Mayor Brandon Johnson can take to fix public transit (Sun-Times) Chicago Transit Authority shortlists three teams for $3.6B Red Line extension (ERM Midwest) Little Village crash at 31st and Kedzie involving school bus sends 16 to hospital (ABC) Illinois State Police responded to a crash involving a car and a school […]

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Feds Take Baby Step Towards Maybe, Possibly Improving the Car Safety Rating Program

By Gabriel Baumgaertner | May 24, 2023 | No Comments

Europe is so far ahead of us on this.