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The WBEZ headline before and after Streetsblog and others called them out for it.

WBEZ retracts claim that speed cams “don’t slow down” drivers, have “little safety benefit”

By John Greenfield | Jun 28, 2022 | No Comments

It's not surprising when right-wing publications run garbage articles about traffic cameras. But it's disappointing when progressive news outlets approach this issue with a windshield POV.

The 16 alderpersons who voted in committee to allow drivers to speed by up to 9 mph over the limit with impunity.

Here are 16 alders who voted to allow deadly speeds, and crash cases in their wards.

By John Greenfield | Jun 25, 2022 | No Comments

Let's look at the 16 alders who supported the ordinance – and recent traffic violence cases in their wards that should have inspired them to vote differently.

The aftermath of the high-speed crash that killed pedestrian Malinda Massey, 52, last September in Chicago's Gresham neighborhood. Photo: Chicago Fire Department

These 16 alderpersons narrowly won the committee vote to let people drive at deadly speeds

By John Greenfield | Jun 21, 2022 | No Comments

Tomorrow the legislation will go before the full City Council, including the 19 alders who didn't weigh in today, and hopefully it will be defeated.

Bike riders on Clark Street between Irving Park and Montrose. Photo: John Greenfield

Concrete-protected lanes are coming to Clark St. from Irving to Montrose, maybe further

By John Greenfield | Jun 20, 2022 | No Comments

47th Ward alderman hopes to also get bikeways installed north of Montrose as part of the Clark Street Crossroads planning process.

Ja'lon James, left. According to a mentor, some of his "happiest moments were spent with his brothers tending the garden." Photo: GoFundMe

CPD has leads on the Ja’lon James case, GoFundMe launched to support family

By John Greenfield | Jun 17, 2022 | No Comments

"He was an energetic and warm-hearted child. His love for his family was obvious to everyone who knew him."

A protected intersection treatment is planned for the complex, dangerous Belmont/Kedzie junction. Image: CDOT

35th Ward upgrades include PBLs on Belmont, Kedzie, and protected intersection

By Courtney Cobbs | Jun 17, 2022 | No Comments

Several other sustainable transportation and public space projects are on the horizon in the 35th Ward.

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