Amtrak is Back and Better Than Ever
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Amtrak wants to make riding across the United States cheaper, more comfortable, and easier this year, as more and more people get vaccinated and it becomes safer to travel.
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Study: Better Streets Lead to Better Crash Coverage
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Complete streets policies don't just reduce car crashes — they may even improve how those crashes are covered by the media, a study shows.
‘School of Rock’ Drummer Kevin Clark is Killed in Crash
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The former child actor is the second high-profile celebrity death by automobile in Chicago in as many months.
Architect Helmut Jahn Dies in Bike Crash
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While Jahn reportedly ran a stop sign on his bike, all the facts of his death aren't clear yet, and he deserves our empathy.
It's Time to End Unnecessary Police Chases On Foot
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As with vehicle chases, the issue at stake is the need for officers the weigh the potential threat posed to the public if a suspect is not pursued, with the possible harm that could be inflicted by a chase.
Chicago Seeks to Remove "Accidents" From Muni Code
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It's common to refer to serious crashes as "accidents," implying they're unavoidable, when it's actually possible to reduce crashes through better roadway design and public policy.