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New data shows Chicago’s speed cameras are effective in preventing traffic deaths

Fatal or serious injury crashes increased by 1 percent near speed cameras between 2012-13 and 2017-18, compared to a 19 percent increase citywide.

John Greenfield

March 4, 2021

New data shows Chicago’s speed cameras are effective in preventing traffic deaths

Streetsblog Chicago |Chicago

Study: Chicagoland Uber and Lyft drivers would benefit from becoming employees

Like it or not, ride-hail companies are part of the transportation landscape in Chicagoland. We should classify them as employees to ensure they get fair wages, benefits, and protections.

Courtney Cobbs

January 29, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

Could a network of Slow Streets circuits speed pandemic recovery?

Streetsblog reader Nate Hutcheson brainstormed a system of Slow Streets designed as a community and economic development strategy.

John Greenfield

January 27, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |Chicago

Advocates: Ending license revocation for traffic cam tickets is the right thing to do

Taking away people's licenses for failing to pay tickets doesn't necessarily make our streets safer, but it does cause economic hardship.

Courtney Cobbs

January 22, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

What other intersections would benefit from artistic Complete Streets makeovers?

These kinds of Complete Streets interventions are fairly easy and inexpensive, and can help make neighborhoods safer as well as more beautiful.

John Greenfield

December 10, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

Free advice to Biden: Do yourself a favor and don’t hire Rahm Emanuel as USDOT chief

Announcing Emanuel as your choice would almost certainly fill the streets of Chicago with hundreds or thousands of justifiably angry protesters. You really don't want to kick off your administration that way.

John Greenfield

November 30, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Carnage

OPINION: Examine the Medical Competency of Crash-Involved Drivers

Those who kill or maim rarely face such scrutiny before being allowed to return to the roads. Collision investigations ought to build in that capability.

Rosamond Gianutsos

November 27, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |2020 Election

Rahm was good for transportation, but McDonald coverup disqualifies him for USDOT post

Former CDOT chief Gabe Klein would be an ethical choice for the transportation slot who wouldn't alienate the Democratic party's progressive wing.

John Greenfield

November 11, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

What will and should Biden-Harris mean for transportation? Experts, advocates weigh in

After the initial euphoria of Saturday’s election result wore off, Streetsblog Chicago reached out to local transportation leaders to get their take on what the Biden-Harris administration will mean for sustainable transportation, based on the candidates’ platform and statements. We also asked these experts and advocates, as well as our readers, what they’d like to […]

John Greenfield

November 9, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |COVID-19

Dome sweet dome? A look at more strategies to help bars and restaurants survive winter

Here's a look at new kinds of outdoor dining, including greenhouses and domes, and the winners of the city's outdoor dining contest.

Sharon Hoyer

October 29, 2020

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