Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Driving

Chicago Seeks to Remove "Accidents" From Muni Code

By John Greenfield | Apr 5, 2021 | No Comments

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.

Chicago Police Chases Need to Stop

By Sharon Hoyer | Mar 22, 2021 | No Comments

In what circumstances does any immediate danger the suspect presents to the public outweigh the potential for endangering officers, suspects, and innocent bystanders?

How to Accelerate Parking Reform in U.S. Cities

By Kea Wilson | Mar 17, 2021 | No Comments

"Electric vehicles won’t save us from climate change, but parking reform might," one researcher said.

New Draft of the MUTCD is Still Too Car-Centric

By John Greenfield | Mar 12, 2021 | No Comments

Transportation chief Gia Biagi argued in a letter to the FWHA that the draft version of the next edition of the manual is "far too focused on motor vehicle operations and perpetuates the status quo."

Chicago's Speed Cameras Are Working

By John Greenfield | Mar 4, 2021 | No Comments

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.

Why Uber and Lyft Drivers Should Be Employees

By Courtney Cobbs | Jan 29, 2021 | No Comments

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.

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