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Chicago’s car-centric streets take the life of another child, Taha Khan, 5, in Sauganash

By John Greenfield | Aug 13, 2022 | No Comments

Some have argued this death was simply the result of a young boy wandering into the road. But driver behavior and street design may have contributed to sealing the boy's fate.

Image: Chicago Department of Planning and Development

Englewood Nature Trail, other Illinois walk/bike/transit projects get federal RAISE grants

By Courtney Cobbs | Aug 12, 2022 | No Comments

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced awardees for the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program. Find out which projects are being funded in Illinois.

Looking north on Avenue L towards the viaducts where the van driver struck Rodriguez. This stretch is marked with "sharrows." Image: Google Maps

Hit-and-run driver killed Pablo Rodriguez, 55, on bike in East Side community

By John Greenfield | Aug 12, 2022 | No Comments

With the hit-and-run killing of Pablo Rodriguez, 55, struck on his bike in the East Side community, Chicago has lost six cyclists to traffic violence this year.

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Today’s Headlines for Friday, August 12

By John Greenfield | Aug 12, 2022 | No Comments

More coverage of CTA’s promise to make schedules align with reality, as SBC requested (Sun-Times, WTTW, ABC)
Boy killed by hit-and-run driver at Devon/Cicero identified as Taha Khan, 5 (ABC)
After 2 cyclists were killed on the same stretch of Milwaukee, more speed cams coming to NW Side (Block Club)
In the wake of toddler Lily Shambrook’s death, Daily Herald bike columnist discusses why safe bike lanes are crucial
Letter: Use federal funds to expand Chicagoland’s bike network, not highways (Daily Herald)
Lake County wants input on proposed trail between Skokie Valley Bike Path and the North Branch Trail (Tribune)
Fill out Clark Street Crossroads‘ second community survey to voice support for adding protected bike lanes

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RAISE Grants to Fund Complete Streets in Nearly Every State

By Kea Wilson | Aug 11, 2022 | No Comments

he first recipients of a newly expanded major transportation grant program will receive significant money for biking, walking and transit.

The 47th Street Red Line station. Photo: John Greenfield

After SBC called on CTA to make schedules reflect reality, Carter says it will happen

By John Greenfield | Aug 11, 2022 | No Comments

Let's keep our fingers crossed, and hold the CTA accountable if it fails to significantly improve service, reliability, safety, and sanitation.

Today’s Headlines for Thursday, August 11

By John Greenfield | Aug 11, 2022 | No Comments

Hit-and-run driver kills boy, 5, at massive Devon/Cicero intersection in Sauganash (ABC)
1 killed, 2 hospitalized after truck-minivan crash on I-90 near Belvidere Rd. (ABC)
Plan to use Transit TIF to fund Red Line extension, including areas not served by it, faces pushback (WTTW)
Tribune editorial: We don’t believe the CTA can walk and chew gum by funding RLE while reducing transit crime
What’s going on with transit service at the 7 highest ridership U.S. cities? Chicago edition (Transit Center)
Take a nighttime train ride at the Illinois Railway Museum in Union, IL (Q985)
Looking forward to the CTA’s 75th birthday celebration on October 1 (Railway Age)

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Wilson disembarks the #20 bus at Washington and State streets. Photo: Cameron Bolton

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Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, August 10

By John Greenfield | Aug 10, 2022 | No Comments

Driver charged with hit-and-run killing of pedestrian Iecsha Bradshaw, 39, in Merrillville, IN (Tribune)
Man, 37, recovering at hospital after woman stabbed him in neck during argument on Fullerton platform (ABC)
Invest in Cook funds awarded for rehab of Rogers Park Metra station and Lynwood planning project (Mass Transit)
Six Corners People Spot on-street seating area isn’t coming back this year due to dubious “safety concerns” (Block Club)
TOD with 32 units, 17 parking spots proposed at 4104 N. Sheridan, near Sheridan Red stop (Block Club)
The stories behind some of Chicago’s iconic street names (WGN)
MPC Walking tour of Brookfield on Friday 8/12 will highlight sustainable transportation planning efforts (RB Landmark)
Roller skating party Friday 8/12, 6:30-10 PM on Catalpa in Andersonville, where a new ped plaza is planned (Block Club)

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Congresswoman’s Driver in Fatal Crash Had History of Troubling Tweets About Driving

By Kea Wilson | Aug 9, 2022 | No Comments

A 27-year-old staffer with a history of troubling tweets about fast driving was behind the wheel during the crash that killed Rep. Jackie Walorski.

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Chicago’s car-centric streets take the life of another child, Taha Khan, 5, in Sauganash

Englewood Nature Trail, other Illinois walk/bike/transit projects get federal RAISE grants

Hit-and-run driver killed Pablo Rodriguez, 55, on bike in East Side community

Today’s Headlines for Friday, August 12

RAISE Grants to Fund Complete Streets in Nearly Every State

After SBC called on CTA to make schedules reflect reality, Carter says it will happen

Today’s Headlines for Thursday, August 11

Willie Wilson has done lots of gas giveaways. What’s his position on CTA safety?

The new larger Sundays on State car-free fest is awesome. Here’s how it could be even better.

The Sunnyside contraflow lane: A little infrastructure that makes a big difference

Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, August 10

Congresswoman’s Driver in Fatal Crash Had History of Troubling Tweets About Driving