CloudKitchens traffic woes show the folly of food delivery by car
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Traffic headaches by CloudKitchens' North Center locations show that our city would be better off if more food was delivered by bike.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Better Streets Chicago
Deconstructing the Chicago Tribune’s speed camera backlash article
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Projecting speed camera ticket revenue for a year based on the number of violations during first week of warnings made no sense.
Today’s Headlines for Monday, March 1
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This morning is the last chance to testify for more equitable IDOT road funding policy 52,498 warnings were sent to people speeding by 6-9 mph in first week of grace period (Tribune) SUV driver seriously injured after crashing into Portage Park home, displacing 6 people (Sun-Times) Night Ministry provides care to homeless CTA riders at […]
Help level the playing field for Illinois walk/bike funding this weekend
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Currently there's a highly unfair situation when it comes to state funding for driving, walking, and biking infrastructure. But a new bill under consideration in the state legislature could help fix the problem.
CDOT launches South and NW Side Vision Zero programs; 6 MPH speed tickets start Monday
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The South Side Vision Zero initiative will include Englewood, West Englewood, Grand Boulevard and Washington Park. The West and Northwest side program includes Belmont-Cragin, Humboldt Park, and West Town.
Today’s Headlines for Friday, February 27
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ATA action alert: Support bill to make state roads safer for people walking and biking CTA SUV was reported stolen from 95th station early Friday, later found crashed into a tree (ABC) CPD: Driver rear-ended squad car in River North, injuring 2 officers, no citations (ABC) Judge: Man fleeing traffic stop used car “like a […]
Metra looks back at 2020 ridership, ticket sales as it plans for the future
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Essential workers, transit-dependent residents, and bicyclists have made up a higher percentage of riders during the pandemic.
From ATA’s Suburban Action Week: How to win bike-friendly roads in the ‘burbs
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"A lot of these projects last through multiple administrations. If advocacy groups can step up it really helps the project momentum.”
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, February 25
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IG report shows mayor, police drove decisions to shut down transit, raise bridges (ATA) Chicago lawmakers push for equity and transparency in state transportation proposal (WGEM) Developers could pay a $15,000 fee to tear down homes in Pilsen and along The 606 (Block Club) Driver hits another car in Englewood, second car crashes into building, […]
Driver, possibly fleeing traffic stop, fatally struck Lakisel Thomas, 43, in Englewood
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Thomas was the third pedestrian killed on Chicago streets this year.