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Mayor Johnson’s transition report includes strong vision for walking, biking, and transit - Active Transportation Alliance (activetrans.org)

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Developing a citywide network of bus rapid transit and dedicated bus lanes
Lowering speed limits to 20 mph on arterial streets and 10 mph on residential streets
Restricting right turns on red lights
Creating a connected and protected bike network
Developing a network of neighborhood slow streets
Creating a multi-disciplinary response to support the safety, health, and housing needs of people on transit
Working towards a municipal Plow the Sidewalks program
Limiting commercial traffic on residential streets
Citywide curb management program that addresses needs for deliveries, drop-offs, and accessibility
Adding new customer support personnel such as “transit ambassadors” to CTA’s staff
Better coordination among transportation agencies at different levels of government

Would be really great if MBJ lowered the speed limit citywide, eliminated rights on red, and expands alternative modes of transport like BRT and bicycle network

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm on board with the majority of this, but I question the restricted right on red. What benefit does that bring? Collisions with bicyclists come to mind, but I think turning right on green, when everyone is moving forward and faster, is more risky.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

People don't look right when turning right, they look left. This presents people on foot or bicycle at intersections an unnecessary risk. A 1995 report from the NHTSA found 93% of RTOR crashes with pedestrians or cyclists resulted in injury. It's time we put people first.