Pedestrian and traffic safety summary
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The committee passed a broad set of traffic, parking, and curb-use changes across Chicago, including new stop signs, 20 mph speed limits, disabled parking permits, residential permit parking zones, meter removals, and loading or tow zones. Some items were approved as direct introductions, and additional items passed over a “no recommendation” from city departments.
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What this means
The committee approved many neighborhood traffic and parking changes that will affect how streets are used in multiple wards. The changes include new all-way and one-way stop signs, lower speed limits on several streets, new or removed parking meters, disabled parking spaces, and permit parking rules for some blocks. It also approved loading zones, tow zones, and other curb restrictions that can change where drivers may park or stop. For residents, these actions can improve traffic control, curb access, and parking availability on the listed blocks.
Key decisions
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- Approved new stop controls and 20 mph speed limits on listed streets.
- Approved multiple disabled parking permits and disabled loading zones.
- Approved residential permit parking zones and amendments to existing zones.
- Approved parking meter removals and new or revised meter locations.
- Approved loading zones, tow zones, and other parking restrictions.
- Passed some items despite no department recommendation.
- Approved repeal items removing existing disabled parking permits at listed locations.
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Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety
Public Comment Deadline 7/6/26 10:00am. Direct Introduction Deadline 6/26/26 at 5:00pm.
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- Agendahttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/2920030c-725b-4dfb-a014-9eb338a957ef.pdf
- Noticehttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/6282e0ae-516e-f111-ab0c-001dd8007078.pdf
- Agendahttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/2082b4a2-4d90-4eff-9bfe-1493cc64df35.pdf
- Summaryhttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/c663652f-ba33-4c00-890d-5baf22002bb7.pdf
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