Tell city council: A lower speed limit in Chicago will save lives
Last year, 115 lives were tragically cut short in Chicago due to fatal car crashes. Excessive speed was a critical factor in nearly half of those incidents. With higher speeds, the likelihood of severe injuries or fatalities skyrockets. Because of the role speed plays in car crashes, lowering the speed limit even a small amount can have an outsized effect on road safety. (Please read our recent op-ed in the Chicago Sun-Times on this topic.) We are at a pivotal moment as local lawmakers consider reducing Chicago's default urban speed limit — a proven strategy that has made streets safer in cities around the nation. The Chicago City Council’s Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety will soon convene to discuss...
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