Reducing Speeds is Critical to Improving Traffic Safety

Northeastern Illinois is experiencing a traffic safety crisis. Traffic fatalities, particularly among pedestrians and bicyclists, have been increasing since 2014 and speed has contributed to 35 to 40 percent of fatal crashes in Illinois. 

Why is this happening? The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s new Speed Management report explores the role of speeding in increased deaths and serious injuries on our region’s roads. It provides recommendations for street designs, speed limit policies, education, and equitable enforcement that can help keep all road users safe. 

So now what? Safer streets can start with you. Understand the risks, slow down, share the road, and pass these messages along to your community. Join our region in making travel safe for everyone. 

Check out the Speed Management report and summary for more information