Driver killed retired CPD officer Richard Haljean, 57, on speed-plagued stretch of Touhy
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At a community meeting in 2016, many residents had expressed support for adding speed cameras on Touhy in the area.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Embarcadero Freeway
Residents elect Granville bike lanes, city caves to pressure from drivers and shelves them
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If CDOT had more imagination, they would install traffic diverters on Granville to discourage driving and make biking safer and more comfortable.
Today’s Headlines for Friday, January 21
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Hit-and-run driver killed retired police officer Richard Haljean, 57, as he crossed Edison Park street (ABC) Driver fatally struck Alyssa Charles, 24, in North Chicago and fled the scene (Daily Herald) Carjacker stole Jeep with 2 young girls inside in West Ridge, crashed, children were unhurt (ABC) There have been 2 cases of Metra trains […]
Viral Video of W. Va. Reporter Struck by Pick-Up Driver on Live TV Should be a Watershed Moment
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A horrifying car crash that aired during a live TV news broadcast in West Virginia is sparking a conversation about roadway and workplace safety.
Details on 7 livable streets projects that won funding in the 1st Ward PB election
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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.
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, January 20
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Aldermen slam CTA, hold up $26.1M in funding after agency fails to send rep to meeting (Sun-Times) To deter crime on CTA, License Committee approves stiffer penalties for reselling stolen phones (Sun-Times) Blue Line O’Hare branch’s $207M signal upgrade project reaches final stage (Railway Technology) 1st Ward PB election funds 6 livable streets projects, including […]
These States Won’t Adopt Even Bare Minimum Roadway Safety Laws
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More than 40 states have failed to adopt common-sense laws that advocates say would prevent many of the most easily avoidable crash deaths.
Neighbors give a thumbs-up to Leland Greenway plan, including possible raised bike lane
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CDOT held its second public meeting on the Leland Greenway. The proposed design for the greenway was presented and members of the public are encouraged to submit feedback over the next two weeks.
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, January 18
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Playgrounds, parks, and a library will get major upgrades after winning $10M in city grants (Block Club) Elgin plans pedestrian improvements on Larkin Ave. near school, funded by gambling taxes (Tribune) What are your most dreaded bike-unfriendly streets, and your favorite cycling routes? (The Chainlink) Head of Chainlinks, student-run bike shop at Loyola, discusses COVID […]
Gary, Indiana considers a switch to all-electric buses
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GPTC bought four electric buses that are expected to be delivered by late spring/early summer. They will primarily be used on the Broadway, one of Gary’s main commercial thoroughfares.