Committee on Pedestrian & Traffic Safety @ChicagoCPTS
Overseeing all matters related to pedestrians, cars, and everything in between! Chaired by @AldermanLaSpata. Posts by committee staff unless noted otherwise. the1stward.com/committee Chicago, IL Joined May 2024-
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The Equity in Enforcement Working Group's final Report of Recommendations is now out: static1.squarespace.com/static/5d92bf2…
“When you see some of these cameras that are generating $1 million in revenue in year one and they’re still generating that much revenue in year 10, that’s a failure of speed control. That’s not a success.” – @AldermanLaSpata
Have thoughts on Chicago’s speed cameras? You can weigh in through a city survey. blockclubchi.co/4mAdFfh
ICYMI: We want to hear from ALL Chicagoans on the way speed limits are currently enforced (speed cameras). Please take a moment to fill out our survey! bit.ly/ASE-survey
The Equity in Enforcement Working Group is rethinking speed camera policy and we want to hear from YOU! Take the Communities Priorities Survey and weigh in on draft recommendations to help shape the final report coming out in September. bit.ly/ASE-survey
Heads up northwest side cyclists – construction is underway on new protected bike lanes from Belmont to Addison, connecting to the existing protected lanes north of Addison. This is one of several projects improving Milwaukee Ave & part of an exciting 2025 for Complete Streets!
UPDATE: The hearing portion of this meeting is cancelled and will be rescheduled to a future date.
NEXT MONDAY: Join the Committee for a subject matter hearing on the use of traffic stops in Chicago. Submit written comment by 12 PM, this Friday at bit.ly/cptscommittee
NEXT MONDAY: Join the Committee for a subject matter hearing on the use of traffic stops in Chicago. Submit written comment by 12 PM, this Friday at bit.ly/cptscommittee
At today's committee meeting, @AldMattMartin's ordinance allowing for vehicle owners to get traffic tickets accrued while their vehicle was stolen waived was passed unanimously. Thanks for your leadership on this, Alderman Martin!
The subject matter hearing on speed cameras will begin shortly! Stream it live at chicityclerk.com/committee-pede…
You've heard about the 50 new speed cameras being installed. Now hear from CDOT on how these locations were selected, data analysis from other cameras, and more. Join @ChicagoCPTS for a subject matter hearing: 🗓 Tuesday, May 13 ⏰ 12:30 PM 📍 City Hall, Council Chambers
We’re pleased to report that recently CDOT updated its rules and regulations for scooters operating in the City of Chicago! These changes will allow for this convenient form of micro-transit while adding regulations to keep sidewalks and streets clear and accessible to pwd. 1/
🚧Starting April 28, CDOT will begin emergency repair work on the State Street Bridge, which will require its full closure to vehicular and pedestrian traffic through Fall 2025. Project details and detour info here: chicago.gov/city/en/depts/…
Chicago Family Biking is offering a free virtual Bike Bus Leader Training on April 17th from 7-8pm. Join Bike Bus leaders to learn how to get a bike bus started at your school. For more information and to register for the training, visit chicagofamilybiking.org/bikebus.
2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Race: City, NASCAR announce traffic plan for before, during, after race weekend. City officials say build time shortened, less impact to traffic than previous years. READ MORE: wgntv.com/sports/nascar_…
"Are we waiting for someone to die?" NW Siders are begging the city to address a dangerous intersection. buff.ly/aLKDRD4
Officers reported using force far more often during traffic stops last year — even as scrutiny grew following the fatal shooting of Dexter Reed, the Chicago Sun-Times and the Investigative Project on Race and Equity have found. trib.al/aLo09hD
NASCAR is hosting a community meeting on April 2 (6pm) to share information about the 2025 Chicago Street Race Weekend. Representatives from NASCAR, the City, the Park District, and others will be present. Register at forms.office.com/r/SHfQdkgKnA
Join us for the next Chicago Mobility Collaborative on March 13! Connect with community leaders and fellow Chicagoans to discuss ways to improve mobility in our city. 📅March 13th ⏱️6:00 - 8:00 PM 📍Avondale-Logandale School, 3212 W George St. RSVP: cloud.citynews.chicago.gov/2025CMC_March_…
🚨 The Commission & CPD are revising traffic stop policy, including when and how officers conduct stops and engage with the public. To ensure the policy reflects community experiences, public safety concerns, and law enforcement needs, we need your input! shorturl.at/bnOG1
To curb crashes on Granville, the city is adding one-way blocks and bike lanes to a Far North Side stretch. buff.ly/3XhVi4j
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