Prisca Reynoso-Benitez, 64, is 2nd person killed at same location on Devon in 9 years
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The pedestrian fatality epidemic along Devon in Little India should be addressed with more stop signs, stoplights, and speed cameras.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Linda Mensch
Bikes, Breath + Environmental Justice ride celebrated the African diaspora in the Americas
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The tour visited many natural, cultural, and social justice landmarks in Humboldt Park, and included meditation and performance.
Another one bites the dust: Seminary Slow Street removed, petition launched to restore it
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"Unless we demonstrate to our leaders that the community values safe streets over driver convenience, this could be the last year of Shared Streets in Chicago."
Today’s Headlines for Friday, October 8
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ATA’s Kyle Whitehead discusses Chicago’s bikeway expansion plans on WBEZ Tribune readers weigh in on ATA director Amy Rynell’s op-ed calling for more protected lanes Driver fatally struck woman, 64, crossing Devon in Little India this morning (Sun-Times) Benjamin Kennerly, 89, fatally struck on Bishop Ford Expressway near 120th (NBC) Officials investigating cause of Bryn […]
Proposed Pace 2022 budget expands infrastructure, but is vague on service restorations
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The suburban bus agency hinted at reinstating at least some of the suspended routes, but the public won’t find out any details until Pace releases its 2022 budget on October 20.
Check out the Latin American-influenced design for the new plaza by the Logan Blue stop
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The design fits several different activity areas into a modestly-sized space, while incorporating elements that reflect Logan Square's longtime Latino heritage.
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, October 7
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Jesus Barajas, Kate Lowe discuss Equiticity’s new “Biking Where Black” study (WTTW) Motorist fatally struck Chicago man, 38, walking in Glenview (Journal & Topics) Driver shot in North Center crashes into tree, door of Lou Malnati’s (CBS) Man shot while driving in Skokie crashes into elementary school (CBS) Red Line service disrupted after crane falls […]
Eyes on the street: New paint-and-post bike lanes on Logan east of Western
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As is often the case when new parking-protected lanes are installed, things are kind of a mess right now, with lots of cars parked in the bike lane.
Have your say on Pace’s 2022 budget, which includes service expansion and no fare increases
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Pace says that, if approved, the budget will fund the largest service and infrastructure expansion in Pace’s history.
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, October
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State continues to investigate road safety as 2 more people hit on 127th Street in Blue Island (Tribune) Driver fatally struck pedestrian Ramiro Castillo, 66, in Joliet (Patch) Hit-and-run driver injures boy, 4, on bike at Foster/Pulaski, later turns himself in (NBC) Man shot while riding Divvy at Kinzie/Milwaukee discusses his ordeal (Patch) Chicago Joe’s, […]