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CDOT launches South and NW Side Vision Zero programs; 6 MPH speed tickets start Monday
The South Side Vision Zero initiative will include Englewood, West Englewood, Grand Boulevard and Washington Park. The West and Northwest side program includes Belmont-Cragin, Humboldt Park, and West Town.
February 26, 2021
Why the history of racism in transportation enforcement and planning still matters today
Mobility justice advocates discussed how the past must inform efforts to address present-day transportation inequities.
December 14, 2020
Misguided Vision Zero criticism from Smith, sensible speed limit comments from Reilly
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.
November 3, 2020
Inaction after tragic crashes is unacceptable — Chicago needs a Rapid Response Team
Instead of making safety improvements months later, or not at all, Chicago should follow San Francisco's example by creating a Rapid Response Team
February 5, 2020
At World Day of Remembrance event, survivors urged city, drivers to prevent traffic deaths
Despite the calls for safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists at the event, CDOT revealed that aldermen still have the power to veto safety infrastructure via aldermanic privilege.
November 18, 2019
West Side Vision Zero Plan downplays the role of police enforcement, stresses education
West Side residents made it clear that they don't want Vision Zero to lead to traffic stops being used as an excuse to conduct searches.
September 18, 2019
Chicago unveils its West Side Vision Zero Traffic Safety Plan
The city says the program addresses traffic safety as a public health and equity issue. Mobility justice advocate Oboi Reed says he still wants assurance that it won't lead to increased police enforcement.
September 12, 2019
Pedestrian Deaths Are Down 40%, but a March Bike Fatality Went Unreported
Overall traffic on-street deaths are down 30 percent compared to this time last year.
June 10, 2019
Outgoing Transportation Chief Rebekah Scheinfeld Discusses Her Drama-Free Tenure
While her predecessor Gabe Klein was famous for his bold initiatives, Scheinfeld also accomplished a number of big projects during her time at CDOT.
May 20, 2019
CDOT’s Vision Zero Program and U. of C. Quiz Motorists on Their Driving Habits
The city wants to learn about Chicagoans' driving behavior and attitudes to help inform crash-prevention programs.
March 6, 2019
