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Ald. Ramirez approved reasonable edits to the Archer traffic safety plan, which won’t affect the protected bike lanes
The alder indicated that she's not worried about participants in the weekly "Archer Guardians" anti-Complete Streets demonstrations, including her challenger Claudia Zuno, using the announcement for political gain.
April 24, 2026
Making Chicago a safer, more pleasant place to get around is no joke. “Safe Streets: The Comedy Show” creators discuss their goals.
February 12, 2026
We’ve got receipts: Emails show Ald. Ramirez gave NBC full info on Archer project, dueling rallies. Why didn’t that make it into lopsided TV report?
There has already been some really bad reporting on the Archer Avenue traffic safety project in Brighton Park. Looking at you, CBS Chicago's Jermont Terry.
January 5, 2026
An intersection redesign advocates pitched years ago might have prevented the latest serious bike injury crash on Wrightwood Avenue
A driver fatally struck Ron Mendoza, 43, at Wrightwood/Pulaski in 2023. Another motorist seriously injured a boy, 16, Thursday at Wrightwood/Cicero.
May 16, 2025
Five nickels on the dime: 25 mph speed limit for safer streets passes in committee, will get final Council vote later this year
The committee also approved a pilot to let citizens report parking and standing violations in bus and bike lanes to 311, with tickets being sent to repeat offenders.
October 21, 2024
Circular reasoning: Will Logan Square’s long-awaited traffic circle become a tribute to the Civil War hero, or Chicago’s hottest new music venue?
After a well-attended rock concert at this intersection last month, the possibilities are endless. OK, not really, but the new infrastructure will help slow down drivers.
October 8, 2024
Want to spread the word about healthy, sustainable, and fun transportation options? CDOT’s SAFE Ambassadors are hiring
The program, which launched in the early 2000s with a focus on bicycling, now covers a wide range of ways to get around Chicago safely.
April 1, 2024
What walk/bike/transit upgrades would make Pilsen’s 18th Street an even “cooler” corridor?
After Time Out magazine highlighted the roadway's cachet, CTA and the local alder discuss new Pink Line station art and an upcoming nearby Neighborhood Greenway.
March 21, 2024
