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Debate over speed cams, proven to save lives, continued at Tuesday’s committee meeting. CDOT announced 11 more locations today.
Yesterday, the City Council's Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic discussed the installation of new speed cameras this year. At the beginning of this year, Earlier this year, Chicago had 162 existing speed cams ,and Mayor Brandon Johnson announced plans to install 50 more. Officials said about 40 additional cameras were requested by alderpersons; 23 of which have been installed so far in April and May; 11 locations are currently being designed and installed; and the remainder are still under consideration.
May 14, 2025
They can drive 25: At committee meeting residents, panelists support lowering Chicago’s default speed limit
While there's no ordinance yet, the next steps are to draft one, take a committee vote and, if it passes, put it before the full City Council.
May 2, 2024
Equiticity and ATA: Passing a 25 mph speed limit should be combined with street redesigns that calm traffic
Equiticity, a mobility justice nonprofit, says the new speed limit shouldn't involve increased enforcement, which it says would disproportionately impact drivers of color
April 29, 2024
Transit advocates turned out in force for Dorval Carter’s first quarterly meeting with alderpersons
The grassroots advocacy groups Commuters Take Action and Better Streets Chicago urged residents to show up for the hearing.
February 27, 2024
At Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee hearing, CDOT reports that bike infra construction, encouragement is shifting into high gear
Bike and pedestrian program czar Dave Smith discussed the agency’s strategy for improving bikeways and encouraging more people to ride.
January 11, 2024
Bus/bike lane enforcement and Complete Street ordinances pass in committee
The ordinances go before all 50 alderpersons for a final vote at next Wednesday's City Council meeting.
March 3, 2023
