Committee on Pedestrian & Traffic Safety

Overseeing all matters related to pedestrians, cars, and everything in between! Chaired by @AldermanLaSpata. Posts by committee staff unless noted otherwise.

[Committee on Pedestrian & Traffic Safety @ChicagoCPTS]

The Equity in Enforcement Working Group's final Report of Recommendations is now out: https://t.co/xIsHIYWdQn

[Committee on Pedestrian & Traffic Safety @ChicagoCPTS]

“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

[Block Club Chicago @BlockClubCHI]

Have thoughts on Chicago’s speed cameras? You can weigh in through a city survey. https://t.co/aYbLqWVHG3

[Committee on Pedestrian & Traffic Safety @ChicagoCPTS]

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! https://t.co/LSpK1bUzPY

[Committee on Pedestrian & Traffic Safety @ChicagoCPTS]

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. https://t.co/LSpK1bU20q

[CDOT @ChicagoDOT]

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!

[Committee on Pedestrian & Traffic Safety @ChicagoCPTS]

UPDATE: The hearing portion of this meeting is cancelled and will be rescheduled to a future date.

[Committee on Pedestrian & Traffic Safety @ChicagoCPTS]

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 https://t.co/jTnl6rYtbt

[Committee on Pedestrian & Traffic Safety @ChicagoCPTS]

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 https://t.co/jTnl6rYtbt

[Committee on Pedestrian & Traffic Safety @ChicagoCPTS]

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!

[Committee on Pedestrian & Traffic Safety @ChicagoCPTS]

The subject matter hearing on speed cameras will begin shortly! Stream it live at https://t.co/i1ZtKnXoTm

[Alderman Daniel La Spata @AldermanLaSpata]

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

[Access Living @AccessLiving]

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/

[CDOT @ChicagoDOT]

🚧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: https://t.co/Qgzg8Dy8eT

[Committee on Pedestrian & Traffic Safety @ChicagoCPTS]

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 https://t.co/tLXW5KCx3L.

[WGN TV News @WGNNews]

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: https://t.co/OVrbyKtQES

[Block Club Chicago @BlockClubCHI]

"Are we waiting for someone to die?"

NW Siders are begging the city to address a dangerous intersection. https://t.co/bLztJGc1iB

[Chicago Sun-Times @Suntimes]

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.
https://t.co/UfR6nhPGqS

[Committee on Pedestrian & Traffic Safety @ChicagoCPTS]

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 https://t.co/xRLwf1QuEf

[CDOT @ChicagoDOT]

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: https://t.co/RmQoDbQBQy

[CCPSA_Chicago @CCPSA_Chicago]

🚨 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! https://t.co/8wkSIUFpza

[Block Club Chicago @BlockClubCHI]

To curb crashes on Granville, the city is adding one-way blocks and bike lanes to a Far North Side stretch. https://t.co/hG4xOcbFda