Chicago Hairdresser Dies After Hit-and-Run; Advocates Call for Safer Streets
A 45-year-old hairdresser, Lisa Barber, has died from injuries sustained in a May 11 hit-and-run incident in Humboldt Park, Chicago. The driver…
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Williamsburg Crash Highlights Dangers of Removed Protected Bike Lane
A recent collision on Bedford Avenue, Williamsburg, underscores the safety concerns following the removal of a protected bike lane, with advocates demanding…
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Pedestrian Fatality Highlights Chicago’s Ongoing Road Safety Challenges
A recent fatal collision involving a pedestrian underscores the persistent issue of road safety in Chicago, prompting calls for enhanced driver accountability…
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US Congressional Candidate Vows to Prioritize Street Safety and Transit Funding
City Council Member Julie Won, a candidate for New York's Seventh Congressional District, outlines a federal agenda focused on reducing traffic violence,…
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The Shadow of “Bloody 66”: How Traffic Violence is Erased from Iconic Highway’s Centennial
As Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary, a look back at its violent history and the ongoing toll of traffic fatalities reveals…
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Chicago Driver Charged in Cyclist Hit-and-Run as Community Rallies
A hit-and-run driver who critically injured a doctor has been charged, bringing a measure of justice for the victim and his family,…
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Illinois Passes “Stop Super Speeders” Law as “Ride of Silence” Highlights Ongoing Road Safety Challenges
Illinois lawmakers have advanced legislation to tackle excessive speeding using Intelligent Speed Assistance technology, coinciding with a poignant "Ride of Silence" event…
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