Chicago Department of Transportation

06/09/2026

Kids Learn to Ride classes are back! 🚲

Registration is now open for free Kids Learn to Ride classes for Chicago residents ages 6–12.

In class, kids learn bike safety basics, balance and control, and how to build confidence on two wheels.

Classes are available at Humboldt Park, McKinley Park, Portage Park, and Washington Park.

Complete the registration form 🔗 https://bit.ly/4o2xXzM

06/07/2026

Edgewater Chamber is sad to learn of the passing of Chicago Department of Transportation's Riley O'Neil, who was struck while riding his bike this weekend.

Riley led Chicago’s bike parking program for several years. More recently, he was helping lead CDOT’s school zone safety work and bus priority projects. He cared deeply about making biking, rolling, walking, and riding better for everyone.

Many chambers of commerce and community organizations in Chicago worked directly with Riley over the last decade to install tens of thousands of neighborhood-branded SSA-funded bike racks, like our blue Edgewater bike racks, all over the city.

Please remember that cyclists, scooter riders, skateboarders, and rollerskaters are our friends, neighbors, coworkers, and partners. Slow down, and make sure to check behind you after parellel parking before opening your door in a bike lane. Chicago's streets are for everyone.

06/06/2026

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved colleague, Riley O'Neil. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.

Riley was a cherished member of CDOT's Complete Streets team and previously led Chicago's bike parking program for several years. He was a dedicated public servant who devoted his career to making Chicago's streets safer and more accessible for everyone.

His loss is being felt deeply across the department, and he will be greatly missed.

06/05/2026

Celebrate Pride Month by exploring Chicago’s 16 LGBTQ+ pride crosswalks across the city 🌈
Find them at:
📍 71st St & Jeffery Blvd
📍 Clark St & Farragut Ave
📍 North Halsted (14 locations)

06/05/2026

06/03/2026

🏆 Cover athlete? Nope, cover infrastructure.

While Caleb Williams is taking the cover of Madden 27, we’re spotlighting Chicago’s real MVPs: safer crossings, protected bike lanes, traffic calming, and streets designed for everyone.

Introducing SAFE Streets 27, available now across Chicago.

06/02/2026

Join DPD for the first Bronzeville Trail Framework Plan Open House from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on June 3 at Wendell Phillips Academy High School Gym. The event will provide updates on a community-led planning process involving local culture, economic development, historic preservation and other goals near the Kenwood embankment's planned conversion to an elevated trail and green space.

Register: https://bit.ly/3OWgHPn

05/28/2026

Check out the transformed S. Indiana Ave, 31st–55th.

This street regularly saw unsafe speeding, with some drivers exceeding 70 MPH. Now, traffic safety improvements have led to safer speeds, shorter crossings, and a more comfortable corridor for all users.

05/26/2026

Taking your eyes off the road for just a few seconds can change someone’s life forever.
May is Bicycle Safety Month 🚲 stay alert, save lives.

05/22/2026

This National Public Works Week, we recognize the people helping keep Chicago moving every day. 🚧

From streets and signals to bike lanes and bridge operations, public works professionals support safer, more connected travel across our city.

Thank you to the crews and teams working year-round to keep Chicago moving safely.