Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Driving

Four of the at least 23 people killed by drivers this year while on foot or bike in Chicago: Angel Thomas, 35; Nick Parlingayan, 22; Richard Heljean, 57; and Miriam Grande, 70.

ProPublica gives ammunition to alders who want to let motorists drive at deadly speeds

By John Greenfield | Jul 9, 2022 | No Comments

it's frustrating to see ProPublica, a news outlet that's supposed to be working for the public good, come out with yet another windshield-POV piece on Chicago's automatic enforcement program.

A road diet with bike lanes and pedestrian and bus-boarding islands was recently implemented on Jackson Boulevard in Columbus Park. Martin's ordinance would require CDOT to consider similar accommodations whenever streets are repaved. Photo: John Greenfield

Ordinance would require walk/bike/transit upgrades whenever streets are repaved

By Courtney Cobbs | Jul 7, 2022 | No Comments

The goal of the legislation is to ensure that every time CDOT repaves a street, rather than simply restriping it the same way as before, it prioritizes the needs of people walking, biking, and riding transit.

The 3200 block of South Pulaski Road, looking north. Image: Google Maps

Hit-and-run Jeep driver killed man walking in Little Village early in the morning on July 4

By John Greenfield | Jul 6, 2022 | No Comments

The victim was the 18th pedestrian killed on Chicago Streets this year.

According to People for Bikes, almost every street in Chicago, including quiet side streets, is "high stress" due to the default 30 mph speed limit. Image: People for Bikes

Once again, People for Bikes ranks more car-centric, less bikeable cities above Chicago

By Sharon Hoyer | Jul 5, 2022 | No Comments

While it's rankings don't reflect reality, the PFB ratings do offer some useful constructive criticism for Chicago. Biking here would benefit from a lower speed limit and connected protected bike lane network.

Joshua Avina-Luna and his sisters. Photo provided by Fabiola Luna.

A witness discusses how a negligent postal worker killed Joshua Avina, 15, on his bike

By John Greenfield | Jul 1, 2022 | No Comments

"This is yet another tragic example of one of Chicago's children not being able to ride safely in the city's streets," said an attorney from a local bike-focused firm.

Current conditions on Clark between Irving Park and Montrose. Photo: John Greenfield

Here are the details on new curb-protected lanes on Clark between Irving to Montrose

By Courtney Cobbs | Jul 1, 2022 | No Comments

The plan for Clark between Irving Park and Montrose includes concrete curb-protected bike lanes, bus boarding islands, and a lower speed limit.

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