As our community continues to grieve the loss of Riley O’Neil, we joined @sashaannsimons.bsky.social on @wbez.org to discuss how we can make our streets safer — and prevent further tragedies like this from happening again.
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The Riley O’Neil Memorial Fund has been launched at DePaul University to fund the Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development’s “initiatives related to sustainable urban development and the creation of safer cities.”
Guest post from Brandon Bordenkircher, a DePaul University colleague and friend of fallen CDOT Complete Streets Planner Riley O'Neil: "I’m grateful I knew him."
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The bike rider who was fatally struck by a CN freight train Tuesday around 8:15 PM in Grayslake has been IDed as local resident Virginia Girmscheid, 60.
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Read about her life here.
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Ald. Lopez's rant against PBLs in committee, just before his ally Claudia Zuno announced her "remove obstructive bike lanes" candidacy, was one thing. But Lopez crossed a line when he said alders mourning fallen CDOT Planner Riley O'Neil are "privileged."
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Headlines: Driver of stolen SUV in custody after allegedly crashing into 2 CTA buses, injuring 6 people; CPD released images of suspect in stabbing on Blue Line 6/3 around 7:25 PM at LaSall; New Metra MED Line schedule w/ increased service launched today.
Upcoming Zoom 3rd Ward town hall meeting on the TIF for The 78 megadevelopment. Word on the street is that, while the plan for a new Red Line station was cancelled, a developer may propose using TIF funds for a new parking garage.
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@rtachicago.bsky.social: "Transit gets you to the Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening."
Transport Chicago’s “Year of the Bus” panel discussed CTA service upgrades that contributed to increased ridership.
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A bicyclist who was hit and killed by a Metra train in north suburban Grayslake on Tuesday night has been identified by the Lake County Coroner’s Office as 60-year-old Virginia Girmscheid of …
With no public parking on site, attendees are encouraged to take CTA, Metra or Pace for the easiest and most affordable ride to the historic celebration…
