Over the last Memorial Day weekend, Chicago police increased their traffic patrols and enforcement activities, specifically targeting speeding, which has been a concern since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. In April, the National Safety Council (NSC) reported a 14% increase in speeding across the nation. And, although fewer drivers have been on the roadways…

We hear a lot of anecdotal evidence that rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are making our roads safer, largely because people who are too drunk to drive aren’t getting behind the wheel as often. But given how many more vehicles are on the road now, we wondered whether or not these services were doing…

Spring has arrived, and Chicago is thawing out from a winter of snow and ice. As green grass and flowers begin to emerge, so does another spring tradition – potholes. These yearly and unwelcome visitors to our roads and highways are not only aggravating but also dangerous, causing car accidents, injuries, and property damage. Although…