Neighbors Say Road Diet Causes ‘Traffic Nightmare,’ but Data Tell a Different Story
In reality, plenty of people benefit from such projects. But the media often highlight the loudest, least-informed voices.
May 12, 2022
Gas Giveaways Harm People. Don’t Let Rich Politicians do Them.
Gas giveaways don't just benefit some residents while ignoring others, they negatively impact vulnerable people by slowing down buses and creating more emissions.
March 21, 2022
Chicago Auto Show producers sponsor contest that produces awful victim-blaming PSAs
Recently Streetsblog contributor A.J. LaTrace discussed the absurdly large SUVs and pickup trucks on display at the Chicago Auto Show. These machines have massive blind spots that make it difficult to detect a child in front of the vehicle, and their absurdly high grilles that basically ensure that a struck pedestrian or bike rider will […]
March 11, 2022
Podcast: John talks with Eben Weiss, aka Bike Snob NYC, about legalizing the Idaho stop
We also discussed why ultimately U.S. cities should be building citywide networks of connected, protected bikeways with logical traffic light timing, so Idaho stop laws become unnecessary.
February 22, 2022
Illinois lawmakers killed an “Idaho stop” bill this week, but one could pass in the future
Treating stop signs like yield signs is nearly universal among bike riders, and Idaho stop laws have been shown to reduce bike injuries. Rep. Janet Yang Roh explained why her bill didn't pass – this time.
February 18, 2022
Talk on Traffic Cameras
Researchers discuss potential equity issues with the program, as well as sharing the nitty-gritty of their methodology.
February 15, 2022
More Evidence that Speed Cameras Save Lives
The new report compared the changes in crash numbers near speed cameras and citywide between 2012-13 and 2018-2019 and confirmed that collision numbers have stayed relatively low near the cams.
January 7, 2022
Reality check: You can’t solve congestion by widening roads – invest in transit instead
Yes, driving to work in Chicagoland is terrible, but more lanes aren't the answer. We need faster, more frequent, and more reliable CTA and Metra service.
December 13, 2021
The DUI Shuffle: Why was ex-Bears star and 4-time offender Dan Hampton still driving?
In a just world, if you've previously committed three DUIs, you wouldn't even have the opportunity to rack up a fourth one.
December 2, 2021
Officials: As traffic deaths continue to climb, Vision Zero must be a top priority
Alderman LaSpata discussed his "crash not accident" ordinance: "There is no intention behind an accident. There is intention behind the actions that lead to traffic crashes and injuries."
November 9, 2021
