Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Franklin Cosey-Gay

Today’s Headlines for Thursday, March 23

By John Greenfield | Mar 23, 2023 | No Comments

Tickets, signs not stopping illegal parking in bike lanes where 2 cyclists killed, NW Siders say (Block Club) Chicago Mag looks into hardware store’s and pizzeria’s claims that protected bike lanes hurt their businesses Bernardita Libot, 72, killed by drunk driver while walking in Morton Grove, remembered as pillar of community (ABC) Man, 18, charged […]

The State / Lake station last Friday. Photo: John Greenfield

CTA ridership increased 24% last year, but better service is needed for continued growth

By John Greenfield | Mar 22, 2023 | No Comments

Unless the CTA can get its workforce back up to full strength, and return its scheduled and delivered service to pre-pandemic levels, this upward trend may not last.

Illinois Policy’s latest attack on speed cameras is the world’s silliest TikTok

By John Greenfield | Mar 22, 2023 | No Comments

This laughable video typical of the kind of mental gymnastics people who philosophically oppose automated enforcement make in order to argue it doesn't improve safety.

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Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, March 22

By John Greenfield | Mar 22, 2023 | No Comments

3-year Kennedy Expressway construction project, including closure of two southbound lanes, now underway (ABC) “Significant delays” expected on DuSable LSD through May for Obama Center road widening (Block Club) Woman, 78, killed, 6 injured, including 2 children, after teen driver struck another vehicle at Peterson/Kimball (NBC) 2 injured, 1 critically, after driver hit tree around […]

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What Parking Reform Means for People With Disabilities

By Kea Wilson | Mar 22, 2023 | No Comments

Practically every day, there’s a new headline about a new effort in a U.S. city to reform its auto-centric parking policies.

The Belmont 'L' station in Lakeview. Photo: John Greenfield

Pre-tax transportation benefits mandate bill is moving forward in Springfield

By Cameron Bolton | Mar 21, 2023 | No Comments

State representative Theresa Mah's (D-2nd) Transportation Benefits Program Act proposal has been gaining traction as it makes its way toward becoming law.

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Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, March 21

By John Greenfield | Mar 21, 2023 | No Comments

Driver in custody after fatally striking Bernadita Libot, 72, in 9200 block of Harlem in Morton Grove (CBS) Teen driver fleeing police runs over Waukegan man who had been on hood of her car (ABC) Allegedly drunk driver struck 3 vehicles in Yorkville, caused 4 drivers to veer into creek (NBC) UP-NW service has resumed […]

43rd Ward hopeful Brian Comer concern trolls Dickens Greenway during debate

By John Greenfield | Mar 20, 2023 | No Comments

Former 43rd Ward chief of staff Erik Wallenius scoffed at Comer's current opposition to the greenway, suggesting it's motivated by politics rather than safety concerns.

Looking southeast on Lincoln at Belmont in August 2022. The "No Left Turn" signs for southeast-bound and eastbound traffic are visible. Image: Google Maps

Driver making illegal left at Belmont/Ashland/Lincoln struck and injured woman, 39, and fled

By John Greenfield | Mar 20, 2023 | No Comments

A safety upgrade project is planned for this wide, complex, dangerous six-way intersection, which might have made a difference in this case.

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Three Things To Know About the National Lithium-Ion Battery Fire “Epidemic”

By Kea Wilson | Mar 20, 2023 | No Comments

Sustainable transportation advocates are calling for common-sense trade regulations, consumer education, and other reforms to keep prevent fires involving defective lithium-ion batteries.