10 Days for Bobby Cann’s Killer, a Repeat Drunk Driver, Is an Insult
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This ruling proves once again the old adage that if you want to kill someone with few consequences, make sure they’re riding a bike.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about State Policy
After 3 Pedestrian Deaths, IDOT Ignores Beach Park’s Pleas for Safety Improvements
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The state, which has jurisdiction over the five-lane highway, is refusing to lift a finger to improve pedestrian safety, or even let the village make its own changes.
Should Checking Phone Records After Serious Crashes Be Standard Practice?
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When there's a serious or fatal crash, how common is it for the police to examine the driver's cell phone to determine whether distracted driving may have played a role?
Fullerton/Damen/Elston Makeover Is a Net Neutral From a Livable Streets Perspective
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The curb-protected bike lanes are a win, but the wide new section of Elston encourages speeding. It remains to be seen whether the street remix will result in a safer situation overall.
Good News: IDOT Reconsiders Trading Car Lanes for Bus Lanes on the Drive
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While it’s encouraging to see the state proposing a somewhat less car-centric version of the shoreline highway, their plans still leave a lot to be desired.
Ben Joravsky’s an Astute Pundit, But His Transit TIF Takedown Is Misguided
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Joravsky's column about the CTA’s rush to get a transit TIF passed in order fund the Red and Purple Modernization while Obama is still in office contains some questionable logic that needs to be addressed.