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Advocates and alders agree: A pilot to keep right-of-way clear with Rapid Response Parking Enforcement Aides instead of cops is a great idea
The program, sponsored by Ald. Matt Martin (47th), and researched by Police District Council members, could start as early as this winter.
September 3, 2025
The future of DLSD is unwritten. But Active Trans’ Bike the Drive once again showcased the virtues of making our shoreline people-friendly
Streetsblog also talked to Envision Unlimited about its adaptive cycling program, which empowered people with special needs to enjoy riding on a car-free DLSD.
September 2, 2025
Tragically, City records and news stations reported six more Chicago pedestrian fatalities in 2025 than Streetsblog has previously covered
Chicago Police Department and Chicago Department of Transportation records, as well as local news reports, provided information about six more pedestrian deaths not previously covered in Streetsblog's Fatality Tracker posts.
September 1, 2025
At celebration of Long Greenway, alders Cruz and Sposato praise traffic calming, explain why they voted against a safer speed limit
The serious and fatal bicycle crashes that spurred the City of Chicago to build the Long Avenue Neighborhood Greenway were tragic. But Thursday's celebration of the recent traffic safety upgrades, held at Portage Park Elementary School, was a hopeful and inspiring event.
August 29, 2025
The Chicago Fire shared a proposal for a soccer stadium as part of The 78 development. But the new plan won’t achieve walk/bike/transit goals.
The good news: A professional soccer stadium may be coming to Chicago's South Loop.
August 27, 2025
A quick-and-dirty cost-benefit analysis of averting the Chicagoland transit fiscal cliff by fully funding our public transportation system
By Daniel Koslovsky
August 26, 2025
E-Motos topic of Active Transportation Alliance’s latest Suburban Advocacy Connect
Advocates say industry is moving faster than regulations, creating safety concerns.
August 25, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Monday, August 25
•"A decade ago, the city committed to eliminating traffic deaths by 2026. It's not even close" (Sun-Times)
August 25, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Friday, August 22
•"CTA gets $74M from Metra, Pace to delay 40 percent service cuts next year" (Sun-Times)
August 22, 2025
At today’s RTA board meeting, the directors voted to fund 2025 Paratransit shortfall, but attendees protested changes to RAP and TAP
Pace’s Taxi Access Program and Rideshare Access Program will see fare increases and be capped at 30 rides per month.
August 21, 2025
