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Advocates Hope D.C.’s Proposed Right-On-Red Ban Will Inspire National Reform

By Kea Wilson | Sep 28, 2022 | No Comments

The nation’s capital is poised to become the second major city in the United States to repeal a dangerous law that allowed drivers to make right turns at red lights.

Buckner rides the Red Line. Photo courtesy of the Kam Buckner campaign.

Mayoral hopeful Kam Buckner releases transportation plan

By Courtney Cobbs | Sep 28, 2022 | No Comments

Chicago mayoral candidate Kam Buckner recently released his transportation platform. Read more to learn more about his plan to address transportation issues facing Chicago.

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Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, September 28

By John Greenfield | Sep 28, 2022 | No Comments

Chicago’s secret weapon for fighting the street racing menace: Issuing $150 tickets for parking in bike lanes (BGA) 2 hospitalized after 4-vehicle crash on ramp from Dan Ryan to Bishop Ford, ISP says (ABC) 3 ‘L’ lines delayed about 30 minutes Tuesday “due to minor incident involving rail cars at Howard” (Evanston Roundtable) Osterman, A-Ville […]

Study: Downtown Congestion is Still Down — And It Could Help Explain Roadway Dangers

By Kea Wilson | Sep 27, 2022 | No Comments

Downtown rush hour has still not roared back to pre-pandemic levels even as car travel surges in the suburbs, a new study finds.

Carter and a customer assistant with one of the new security camera monitors. Photo: CTA

Another win for embattled CTA prez: Installation of new security monitors in stations is complete

By John Greenfield | Sep 27, 2022 | No Comments

While the monitor project probably won't revolutionize CTA safety, it should give the CAs a better sense of what's happening in their stations, allowing them to respond to emergencies more quickly.

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Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, September 27

By John Greenfield | Sep 27, 2022 | No Comments

Letter: Urban environmentalists calls for redesigning Chicago streets to be less car-centric and improve safety (Sun-Times) Block Club looks at last Thursday’s Chicago, Bike Grid Now Jamapalooza event for World Car Free Day Driver charged in Evanston hit-and-run that seriously injured man, 18 (Evanston Roundtable) Bike rider is in good condition after being shot in […]