The city completed a major safety improvement project on Milwaukee Avenue, which marked the 100th mile of bikeways completed under the Johnson administration.
Chicago has announced the completion of a major safety improvement project as it seeks to progress with creating a safer, denser more walkable city.
The completion of the 100th mile of new bikeways represents the latest milestone in mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration’s citywide effort to build out Chicago’s housing stock and pedestrian-friendly communities while driving down traffic fatalities
Sustainable transportation options
Working in partnership with the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDoT) and community-organisations, mayor Johnson is building a more pedestrian-friendly Chicago by reducing car dependence, investing in denser housing stock, and increasing sustainable transportation options.
Chicago aims to cross 500 miles of total bikeways by the end of 2025. Guided by the Chicago Cycling Strategy, four-fifths (82 per cent) of these new projects are low-stress bikeways – protected bike lanes or neighbourhood greenways designed to provide comfortable routes for people of all ages and abilities.
This year, the administration reports that Chicago is on track to deliver the highest percentage of low-stress bikeway installations to date, with a record 15 miles of new protected bike lanes and 22 miles of neighbourhood greenways.
“Reaching this milestone is a reflection of my administration’s commitment to growing and improving our city’s bike network while making it easier for Chicagoans to embrace diverse transportation options,” said mayor Johnson.
“We are taking on the responsibility to ensure our roads are reliable, accessible, and most of all safe for pedestrians, bikers, and drivers. Through our investments in affordable housing and safer infrastructure we are increasing density and walkability while building a safer and more affordable city for all Chicagoans.”
These investments in safer streets are driving historic reductions in traffic related fatalities, the City reports. Since the 2021 peak, traffic fatalities have decreased by about 30 per cent, even as traffic volumes have rebounded post-pandemic and more residents are choosing active forms of transportation. Chicago is outperforming national trends, where traffic fatalities in the US are estimated to be down just 8 per cent from 2021.
This downward trend is continuing through 2025. Preliminary data shows there were 64 traffic fatalities through the end of August, including 22 pedestrian fatalities. Both are the lowest year-to-date totals in over a decade.
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