Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety meeting, June 9, 2026
- When: Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 10:00 AM (Chicago time)
- Where: 201A, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street - Chicago, IL 60602
- Status: Scheduled & Published
- Committee: Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety
- Video: https://vimeo.com/showcase/8928552?video=1198513547
- Transcript: full text (9,645 words, automatic captions)
Meeting notes
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The Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee heard public comments on stop-sign control and the recent bike fatality, adopted the ADA transition plan ordinance, and held a subject-matter hearing on the 93rd Street and Carmen Avenue pedestrian bridge repairs. Routine direct-introduction ordinances and other committee items were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.
Topics: Stop-sign control and MUTCD guidance, ADA transition plan and accessibility, Pedestrian bridge repairs, Sidewalk and curb-ramp maintenance, Routine ordinance approvals
Agenda items discussed
- 40:56 Rule 45 report from May: passed
- 41:18 Order OR 2026-0023422 – ADA transition plan (substitute ordinance) (OR 2026-0023422): passed
- 41:57 Accept substitute ordinance for ADA transition plan (no record number stated): passed
- 1:23:01 Recommend approval of SOR2026-0023422 (ADA transition plan) (SOR2026-0023422): passed
- 1:23:27 Subject-matter hearing on 93rd Street Pedestrian Bridge and Carmen Avenue Pedestrian Bridge repairs: discussed
- 1:31:45 Approve direct-introduction ordinances (pages 2-4): passed
- 1:32:02 Approve recommended items (pages 5-16): passed
- 1:32:21 Accept substitute ordinances for items 10-12 and item 2 (pages 17-20): passed
- 1:33:02 Approve no-recommendation items (pages 16-21) except held items: passed
- 1:33:24 Adjournment: passed
Alderpersons who spoke
- Daniel La Spata (chair): Moved to allow Aldermen Moore, Cruz, and Lawson to participate remotely. (24:59); Asked Alderman Bennett R. Lawson to speak. (1:10:07); Moved to adjourn the meeting. (1:33:24)
- Ruth Cruz (chair): Confirmed presence of Alderman Bennett R. Lawson. (24:41); Participated in motion to allow remote participation. (25:03)
- Brian Hopkins (alderperson): Moved to allow Aldermen Moore, Cruz, and Lawson to participate remotely. (24:59)
- Lamont J. Robinson (alderperson): Requested Rule 59 for remote participation. (25:22); Moved to allow his own remote participation. (25:31)
- Desmon C. Yancy (alderperson)
- Peter Chico (alderperson): Moved to accept the substitute ordinance for the ADA transition plan. (42:01)
- Marty Quinn (alderperson)
- David H. Moore (alderperson): Supported motion for remote participation. (24:59)
- Derrick G. Curtis (alderperson)
- Walter R. Burnett (alderperson): Moved to accept substitute ordinances for items 10-12 and item 2. (1:32:51)
- Jason C. Ervin (alderperson)
- Timothy R. Knudsen (alderperson)
- Bennett R. Lawson (alderperson): Was asked to speak by the chair. (1:10:07); Moved to approve direct-introduction ordinances. (1:31:45); Moved to approve recommended items pages 5-16. (1:32:02)
- Matthew J. Martin (alderperson): Was called on by the chair for a question. (1:04:52); Asked about sidewalk repair processes and 311-like system. (1:06:20); Moved to recommend approval of SOR2026-0023422. (1:23:05)
- Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (alderperson): Thanked the chair and acknowledged Riley O'Neill’s passing. (1:14:40); Spoke about accessibility work in the 48th Ward and the lakefront. (1:15:00)
Exchanges between members
- 1:10:07 Chair Daniel La Spata asked Alderman Bennett R. Lawson to speak.
- 1:04:52 Chair Daniel La Spata called on Alderman Matthew J. Martin for a comment.