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Chicago Mobility Collaborative discusses safe streets initiatives at Albany Park’s Hibbard Elementary School
The meeting involved a discussion of ideas to make our city a safer, more efficient, and more enjoyable place to walk, bike, and ride transit.
December 14, 2023
Alderperson LaSpata provides an update on efforts to improve bike lane enforcement
While the much-desired ability for bike riders to hold blockers accountable isn't a thing yet, it could be in the foreseeable future.
July 21, 2022
LaSpata said bikeway blockage 311 service requests can result in tickets. CDOT denies this.
Ald. Daniel LaSpata announced that Chicagoans can hold bikeway blockers accountable by creating a 311 service request that includes photos of the vehicle obstructing the lane and its license plates.
June 15, 2022
Possible Chicago public restroom pilot could help improve access to public space
Advocates for more public restrooms for Chicagoans will be heartened by signs of movement to address the problem.
May 25, 2022
Details on 7 livable streets projects that won funding in the 1st Ward PB election
1st Ward residents recently elected to fund seven of the 11 projects in the district's participatory budgeting election, and all of the winning proposals will improve local walking, biking, and/or transit.
January 21, 2022
Officials: As traffic deaths continue to climb, Vision Zero must be a top priority
Alderman LaSpata discussed his "crash not accident" ordinance: "There is no intention behind an accident. There is intention behind the actions that lead to traffic crashes and injuries."
November 8, 2021
Scooters now a permanent part of Chicago’s mobility mix, plus deets on Divvy scooters
The ordinance authorizes CDOT to amend its existing Divvy contract to expand to docked scooter-sharing within the bike-share station area.
October 14, 2021
Logan Square Preservation tries to block protected lane installation, ATA rallies support
The leader of the influential community group is trying to obstruct the safety upgrade due to a personal concern, but the Active Transportation Alliance is asking residents to voice support.
September 3, 2021
After 2 cyclist deaths, Logan/Western is finally getting road diet, protected lanes
It's great that these needed improvements are coming to Logan/Western at last, but tragic that they weren't done before two young men lost their lives.
September 1, 2021
No DuSable Drive vote until Friday, but 30 aldermen will likely support name change
Today's meeting was cut short, but it wasn't a total wash, in that we got some more intel on how aldermen are planning to vote on DuSable Drive.
June 23, 2021