Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st) estimated the lower speed limit could save the lives of more than 300 Chicagoans over the next decade, and “I can’t put a price on that.”

Daniel La Spata wants a vote on his proposal to reduce the citywide speed limit to 25 mph at Wednesday's City Council meeting. A study by the city's Department of Transportation found that reducing speed limits leads to a reduction in deadly traffic crashes.

Fearing it would be rejected, the ordinance's chief sponsor delayed a vote on lowering Chicago's default speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph.

The agency said the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, and Pace suburban buses will face a $770 million budget deficit and potentially drastic service cuts next year.

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced plans to soon reopen the Kennedy Expressway express lanes after months of closures due to a years-long construction project.

Alders approved more than $35 million in settlements, blocked a vote to amend the city’s Welcoming City ordinance and delayed a vote on a measure to reduce the city’s speed limit.

Aldermen are set to consider Wednesday whether the maximum speed limit on Chicago streets should be lowered from 30 mph to 25 mph. Ald. Daniel La Spata notified aldermen Friday that he will move ahead with the final vote at next week’s City Council meeting.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is boosting funding for Amtrak’s popular new Borealis route between St. Paul and Chicago. $38 million is being allocated to ensure the route is funded for the next six years.

The agency is seeking civil penalties against Southwest Airlines, and also fined Frontier Airlines for its continuous delays.

The reports detail plans on how best to preserve the Point's limestone block, stepped stone, revetment and promenade.

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $38.6 million to the Amtrak Borealis, supporting passenger rail service between Chicago and Minneapolis.

Lowering the speed limit to 25 mph is a proven, effective strategy for improving road safety and saving lives. This small change in Chicago would have an outsize impact on the safety and quality of life in our city.