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Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, June 29

By John Greenfield | Jun 29, 2022 | No Comments

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 […]

Looking south on the 6200 block of South Austin at a location where an alley intersects with the avenue. Image Google Docs

Stop the child killings. Joshua Avina, 15, hit by trucker on bike, is 4th kid to die this month.

By John Greenfield | Jun 29, 2022 | No Comments

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.

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THE BRAKE: Are Would-Be Planners and Engineers on Board With Transportation Reform?

By Kea Wilson | Jun 28, 2022 | No Comments

Planning and engineering students are poised to play a major role in shaping America’s transportation system for decades to come.

Kam Buckner, left, and Congressional rep Mike Quigley (5th) at the Safe Streets for All rally on June 13. Photo via Kam Buckner

Meet state rep, Chicago mayoral hopeful, and safe streets advocate Kam Buckner

By Courtney Cobbs | Jun 28, 2022 | No Comments

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.

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Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, July 28

By John Greenfield | Jun 28, 2022 | No Comments

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 […]

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Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Embarcadero Freeway

Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, June 29

Stop the child killings. Joshua Avina, 15, hit by trucker on bike, is 4th kid to die this month.

THE BRAKE: Are Would-Be Planners and Engineers on Board With Transportation Reform?

Meet state rep, Chicago mayoral hopeful, and safe streets advocate Kam Buckner

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, July 28

These Communities Are Making Progress After ‘Jaywalking’ Reform

WBEZ retracts claim that speed cams “don’t slow down” drivers, have “little safety benefit”

Another reason why CTA should get real about its schedule: looming funding shortfalls

Here are 16 alders who voted to allow deadly speeds, and crash cases in their wards.