Courtney Cobbs
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How should the city reduce traffic crashes in Washington Park and Grand Boulevard?
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The Chicago Department of Transportation's Vision Zero team is asking Washington Park and Grand Boulevard residents to share their thoughts on improving traffic safety in their neighborhood.
Clark Street Crossroads study brainstorms ways to make corridor safer, more vibrant
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Clark Street between Montrose and Foster is being studied for future development. The Department of Planning and Development is engaging the community on what land use and streetscape changes they'd like to see in the area.
What will it take to achieve transit fare integration in Chicagoland?
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The panel explored some of the challenges and opportunities for transit fare integration. Seamless transfers between transit systems is possible, but what are the barriers making it a reality in our region?
Downtown VZ plan calls for signal changes, intersection upgrades, 20 mph speed limit
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The downtown High Crash Area experiences the highest overall number of severe crashes citywide in the city.
Despite NIMBY pushback to Wood PBL plan, LaSpata says the bikeway is moving forward
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Some residents and merchants along Wood Street are trying the overturn the participatory budgeting vote for a two-way protected bike lane on Wood Street, but Ald. LaSpata says the project is moving ahead.
After recent deaths, Edison Park residents push for safety upgrades on Touhy, NW Highway
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Last month the Edison Park community council launched a petition for safety upgrades to Northwest Highway, and the January death of Richard Haljean has renewed calls for traffic cameras on Touhy.
Rally for better bike lane maintenance planned for this Thursday 6 PM at Clark/Ridge
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It took the city five days to clear snow from the Clark Street protected bike lanes in Edgewater. Conditions have improved somewhat, but a protest is planned to demand timely snow clearance from bikeways.
Bryn Mawr protected bike lanes on ballot in 39th Ward participatory budgeting election
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Bike lanes along Bryn Mawr avenue are among several road safety proposals on the 39th ward participatory budget ballot.
Residents elect Granville bike lanes, city caves to pressure from drivers and shelves them
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If CDOT had more imagination, they would install traffic diverters on Granville to discourage driving and make biking safer and more comfortable.
Neighbors give a thumbs-up to Leland Greenway plan, including possible raised bike lane
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CDOT held its second public meeting on the Leland Greenway. The proposed design for the greenway was presented and members of the public are encouraged to submit feedback over the next two weeks.
Fulton and Randolph are now rezoned as people-friendly Pedestrian Streets
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Two additional Chicago roadways were designated as P-Streets last week when the City Council approved rezoning of parts of Fulton and Randolph street in the West Loop.
Notes from Medellín: Can infrastructure investments help reduce interpersonal violence?
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A 2012 research project conducted in Medellín, Colombia examined the impact of the built environment on reducing violence and fostering societal trust.