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Ald. Martin announces ped upgrades on Irving Park, after IDOT stopped obstructing them
Improvements include new crosswalks, ped islands, curb extensions, and/or warning beacons at six intersections, including the one where ward volunteer Peter Paquette was killed.
January 22, 2023
CTA’s percent of fulfilled runs got even worse last month. What should be done?
Disappointingly, the December 2022 percentage of fulfilled bus and train runs was actually worse compared to November 2022.
January 20, 2023
Will Smart Streets Pilots Ordinance give bike and bus lane enforcement some teeth?
The legislation sounds like a step in the right direction, so Streetsblog will closely follow the progress of the ordinance to help ensure that it doesn't get killed by motor-headed Council members.
January 19, 2023
Lily Shambrook’s family hopes lawsuit against city will help keep others safe on bikes
Hopefully one outcome of this lawsuit will be corporations, commercial drivers, and city officials prioritizing cyclist safety. That would help ensure that Lily's passing will not have been in vain.
January 18, 2023
It shouldn’t take high-profile traffic deaths to make IDOT stop blocking safety infrastructure
Yesterday IDOT reached an agreement with CDOT that essentially means the state will stop vetoing proposals for safety improvements at the intersections of state- and city-controlled roadways.
January 18, 2023
North Lawndale Racial Justice Ride pedaled in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s footsteps
On Monday the transportation equity nonprofit Equiticity held its annual North Lawndale Racial Justice Ride in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
January 18, 2023
SBC wants to get your local alder candidates on the record about livable streets issues
There are 210 candidates for alder. While these races get less publicity than the mayoral race, they still matter a lot – and Streetsblog is working to get every candidate on the record.
January 17, 2023
Equiticity Mobility Opportunities Fund will help North Lawndale residents buy green vehicles
The program will also train stipend recipients on how to safety use their new vehicles, provide low-cost or free maintenance; and hold events to promote the advantages of low-emissions transportation.
January 13, 2023
Non-mystery trains? Metra promises more accurate arrival data on its new tracker
Much has been said recently about the CTA's COVID 19-era reliability problems. There's been less discussion of Metra's challenges with restoring service as society slowly recovers from the pandemic, but it's an equally vexing issue.
January 13, 2023
A reckless driver killed Divvy rider Gerardo Marciales. Another one destroyed his ghost bike.
Less than a year after his death, another reckless motorist on the drive crashed into the light pole Marciales' ghost bike memorial was chained to, demolishing the shrine.
January 12, 2023
