Pace, Lake County launch county-wide Dial-a-Ride service
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Ride Lake County, a county-wide dial dial-a-ride bus service for seniors and people with disabilities, got off to a modest start after it debuted in May.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about automobile dependence
CDOT plan to upgrade all “protected” lanes w/ concrete is good. Here’s how to improve it.
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CDOT should make sure the concrete protection is easy to see and the lanes are well maintained, and the department should be filling in non-protected gaps in the network.
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, June 29
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Alexi Giannoulias, who gave extensive answers to ATA’s survey, is the Dem secretary of state nominee (Block Club) Can new Chicago Mobility Collaborative make city streets safer for bicyclists and pedestrians? (Block Club) Orland Park trustee remains in hospital with severe spinal injuries after crash that killed her parents (Tribune) 4 injured in crash on […]
Stop the child killings. Joshua Avina, 15, hit by trucker on bike, is 4th kid to die this month.
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Chicago has lost four children to traffic violence this month, but the response to the crisis from some aldermen and media outlets has been totally irresponsible.
THE BRAKE: Are Would-Be Planners and Engineers on Board With Transportation Reform?
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Planning and engineering students are poised to play a major role in shaping America’s transportation system for decades to come.
Meet state rep, Chicago mayoral hopeful, and safe streets advocate Kam Buckner
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Buckner caught my attention at the huge Safe Streets for All rally on June 13 in Lincoln Square and Uptown because he was one of the few Black people in attendance.
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, July 28
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Block Club talks to CTA union about safety concerns after boy, 17, is murdered on bus in W. Garfield Man, 24, charged with attempted murder after stabbing man, 60, at Oak Park Ave. Blue stop (Oak Park.com) Police release images of suspects in armed robbery on the Red Line at 69th Street (FOX) After Pride […]
These Communities Are Making Progress After ‘Jaywalking’ Reform
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The Black Lives Matter protests and the pandemic have dramatically shifted the terrain around policing.
WBEZ retracts claim that speed cams “don’t slow down” drivers, have “little safety benefit”
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It's not surprising when right-wing publications run garbage articles about traffic cameras. But it's disappointing when progressive news outlets approach this issue with a windshield POV.
Today’s Headlines for Monday, June 22
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WBEZ: Speed cams have “little safety benefit” although UIC found they prevented 100s of injury, fatality crashes Full Connected Communities equitable transit oriented development ordinance now available online 6 injured, 4 critically, when woman, 89, strikes people picnicking in Schiller Woods FP (ABC) Man who lost both legs after hit-and-run on Michigan Avenue heads home […]