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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.

Ja’lon James, 11, struck in N. Lawndale is 3rd Chicago child killed in 2 weeks

By John Greenfield | Jun 16, 2022 | No Comments

An 11-year-old boy was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver this morning near North Lawndale College Prep school.

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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, June 16

By John Greenfield | Jun 16, 2022 | No Comments

Lightfoot’s Chicago Moves giveaway launched yesterday, spending $7.5M in taxpayer money on free gas cards
Mayoral hopeful Kam Buckner showed up for Bike Jam for a Bike Grid yesterday, made livable streets campaign promises
Man shot dead at entrance doors to 79th Red Line station Wednesday afternoon, no one in custody (FOX)
3 injured after SUV driver hits I-294 tollbooth, vehicle bursts into flames (ABC)
CPD releases image of car whose driver seriously injured woman, 77, walking on Mag Mile on 6/3 (CBS)
NTSB releases preliminary report on collision that killed Metra passenger in Clarendon Hills (Trains)
Axios Chicago looks at NTHS findings on the current bike fatality epidemic
Left-turning drivers are disobeying reds at Wacker/Dearborn, creating a dangerous situation for cyclists
4400 block of Leavitt will be pedestrianized for a block party in memory of Rafi Cardenas, 2, on 6/22, 4-6 PM

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Looking east towards the intersection of North and Albany avenues. Image: Google Maps

Wilberto Rivera, 67, died 2 weeks after being struck on North Ave. in Humboldt Park

By John Greenfield | Jun 16, 2022 | No Comments

While the driver told police Rivera appeared to be intoxicated, according to the Chicago municipal code, it was still the motorist's responsibility to avoid striking him.

A bike rider is forced to ride in the mixed-traffic lane on Leland, near where an illegally parked ComEd truck contributed to the death or Lily Shambrook, 3, last week, because a Century Springs water delivery truck is parked in a bike lane. Photo: John Greenfield

LaSpata said bikeway blockage 311 service requests can result in tickets. CDOT denies this.

By John Greenfield | Jun 15, 2022 | No Comments

Ald. Daniel LaSpata announced that Chicagoans can hold bikeway blockers accountable by creating a 311 service request that includes photos of the vehicle obstructing the lane and its license plates.

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Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, June 15

By John Greenfield | Jun 15, 2022 | No Comments

Tribune discusses about renewed calls for safe streets in the wake of three recent traffic deaths (Tribune)
Police: Driver who died in Waukegan rollover crash was likely speeding and drunk (LMCS)
Saturn driver arrested after striking another car, running over person near 103rd/Wallace (CBS)
Metra service on SW Service, Heritage Corridor lines delayed by heat-related drawbridge malfunction (ABC)
Metra launched a survey today to get feedback from riders for its next 5-year strategic plan
Metra says new analysis shows CP-KCS merger would vastly increase commuter train delays (Trains)
ABC Chicago acts like a PR agency for the opponents of the Metra UPN-Line rehab
Igor: Oak Park and River Forest BNSF riders will likely see train delays due to track work (Oakpark.com)
It will be 95F today. If you’ll be biking, here are some tips for staying relatively comfortable.

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Study: Black Cyclists Die 4.5x More Often Than White Cyclists

By Kea Wilson | Jun 14, 2022 | No Comments

Black cyclists are more than four times more likely to die while riding a bike than White ones on a per mile basis, a new study finds.

Illinois secretary of state candidates Sidney Moore, David Moore, Alexi Giannoulias, Anna Valencia, Dan Brady, and John Milhiser. Image: NBC

See where Illinois Secretary of State candidates stand on active transportation issues

By Courtney Cobbs | Jun 14, 2022 | No Comments

See where Illinois Secretary of State candidates stand on issues related to active transportation.

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Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, July 14

By John Greenfield | Jun 14, 2022 | No Comments

1 killed in I-290 crash near Harlem Avenue, according to Illinois State Police (ABC)
Woman who may have been drugged uses officers car to run him over, causing injuries (ABC)
Wednesday’s Bike Jam ride to promote the Bike Grid proposal honors Rafi Cardenas and Lily Shambrook
Sun-Times editorial calls for raising the fines for blocking bike lanes to prevent more fatalities
Courtney discusses the problem of cops victim-blaming cyclists, and strategies to keep riders safe (WTTW)
While CTA struggles to provide service, Crain’s Joe Cahill once again cheerleads an O’Hare Express for elites
No cap, “Cap the Ike” is still on Oak Park’s wish list despite cost and complexity (Sun-Times)
With gas prices sky high, Aurora shop looks to get people charged up about electric bikes (ABC)

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Distracted driver killed Peter Paquette, 75, hours after nearby safe streets rally

By John Greenfield | Jun 14, 2022 | No Comments

A mile south of the starting point for that the Walk + Roll for Safe Streets demonstration, the site where Rafi Cardenas, 3, was killed earlier this month, yet another person was lost to traffic violence.

Riding non-electric bikes in the Loop. While blue bike rides are still free for members, all e-bike trips now carry a per-minute charge, and eventually they will be the only type of bike available. Photo: John Greenfield

Divvy’s new pricing is unaffordable to many residents, and therefore inequitable

By Ruth Rosas and John Greenfield | Jun 14, 2022 | No Comments

Perversely, CDOT's and Lyft's community outreach plan was to explain to the public how the new pricing system works after members were already being charged the new e-bike fees.

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