Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about safety

Divvy: Actually, our e-bikes were capped at 15 mph when they launched in July

By John Greenfield | Dec 11, 2020 | No Comments

According to Divvy, the bikes were capped at 15 when they launched in July, but they forgot to reactivate the cap when they relaunched the system after the August civil unrest shutdown.

Former CDOT chief Gabe Klein and Lincoln Park alderman Michele Smith at a press conference on "Stop for Pedestrians" signs in 2011.

Misguided Vision Zero criticism from Smith, sensible speed limit comments from Reilly

By John Greenfield | Nov 3, 2020 | No Comments

Smith argued that Vision Zero should be defunded to pay for better street lighting, but Reilly said he's interested in the possibility of lowering the downtown speed limit to 20 mph.

An attendee at Saturday's protest. Photo: Imelda March

Construction has started to chop off 3 feet of Seneca Park for a turn lane

By Imelda March | Oct 22, 2020 | No Comments

"The park is a precious commodity, and green space should not be displaced for road expansion," said one attendee.

Riding an eletric-assist Divvy bike on the Lakefront Trail. Photo: John Greenfield

Be excellent to each other: How to be a nice person while riding an e-Divvy

By John Greenfield | Oct 14, 2020 | No Comments

Here are some ideas for to help keep yourself and other people safe when you ride an electric Divvy, as well as courtesy tips to help spread good vibes.

The car from this morning's rollover crash at Belmont and LSD. Photo: Beth Medley

There were at least two injury crashes this week near Belmont/LSD, a collision hotspot

By John Greenfield | Sep 4, 2020 | No Comments

It's not clear exactly why this area is a problem spot, but it appears that better guard rail protection is needed.

The city-owned truck at the crash site. Photo via Twitter user @allweeksend

Driver of CDOT-owned truck critically injured female cyclist, 31, at Belmont/Milwaukee

By John Greenfield | Jun 23, 2020 | No Comments

The victim was at least the seventh female or gender-nonconforming cyclist critically injured or killed by a right-turning trucker in Chicago since 2016.

One of the new rear-door fare card readers. Photo: CTA

The CTA is finally going to protect bus drivers and riders with rear-door boarding

By John Greenfield | Apr 9, 2020 | No Comments

The agency will also allow drivers to switch to drop-off-only mode when their buses start getting crowded.

CTA union chief discusses the campaign for safer pandemic working conditions

By Imelda March | Apr 9, 2020 | No Comments

The union is pushing for rear-door boarding, bus de-crowding measures, better cleaning procedures, and more.

Author Lisa Hilleren, loaded up with supplies for sheltering in place. Photo: Emily Hilleren

How to safely ride your bike during the pandemic

By Lisa Hilleren | Apr 6, 2020 | No Comments

During the COVID-19 outbreak, knowing how to ride safely and confidently on city streets is more important than ever.

Critical Mass rules! But please don't do it tomorrow. Photo: John Greenfield

Please don’t ride in Critical Mass tomorrow. Do your own #CoronaMass instead.

By John Greenfield | Mar 26, 2020 | No Comments

Instead of doing the group ride, take a solo excursion or ride with household members or a friend or two, and share photos on social media with the hashtag #CoronaMass.

San Francisco mayor London Breed. Image: ABC News

San Francisco is ordering residents to “shelter in place.” All major cities should do that.

By John Greenfield | Mar 16, 2020 | No Comments

It's probably only a matter of time before Chicago does the same thing, and all other big cities should follow suit.

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