Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety meeting, February 9, 2026
- When: Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 1:00 PM (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/manage/videos/1161566002
- Transcript: full text (24,994 words, automatic captions)
Meeting notes
AI-written from the transcript. Speakers are inferred from cues in the recording, so treat names as estimates and check the video at the linked time.
The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety held a public comment period, approved the Rule 45 report, and recommended several direct-introduction ordinances. The committee adopted a substitute ordinance (O2024-00993) creating a pilot enforcement program and later approved a bridge-closure ordinance (O2025-022). The meeting concluded with an adjournment.
Topics: public comment on bike lanes and complete streets, Rule 45 report approval, direct-introduction ordinances, pilot enforcement ordinance (O2024-00993), bridge-closure ordinance (O2025-022)
Agenda items discussed
- 15:28 Public comment period: discussed
- 53:31 Rule 45 report from January: passed
- 53:55 Direct-introduction ordinances (page 2): passed
- 54:22 Recommended items (pages 3-18): passed
- 55:47 Substitute ordinance 2024-00993 – public-enforcement pilot program (O2024-00993): passed
- 57:48 Adopt substitute ordinance as amended (same ordinance) (O2024-00993): passed
- 1:17:34 CDOT presentation on Complete Streets: discussed
- 2:39:57 Bridge-closure ordinance (requires council approval for bridge closures) (O2025-022): passed
- 2:52:11 Adjournment: adjourned
Alderpersons who spoke
- Daniel La Spata (chair): Opened the meeting as chairman. (14:05); Referred to the chair as "chairman LaSpada" during a speaker introduction. (39:19)
- Ruth Cruz (chair): Acknowledged a motion to allow remote participation. (15:02)
- Brian Hopkins (alderperson): Described traffic and delivery-truck issues on Well Street in his ward. (59:10); Praised CDOT’s recent work on Clark and Western streets. (1:07:22); Thanked Alderman Bennett R. Lawson for raising enforcement concerns. (1:11:27)
- Lamont J. Robinson (alderperson): Requested to participate remotely via a Rule 59 motion. (25:54)
- Desmon C. Yancy (alderperson)
- Peter Chico (alderperson)
- Marty Quinn (alderperson): Moved to admit Alderwoman Julia M. Ramirez as a non-member. (29:04)
- David H. Moore (alderperson): Acknowledged a fellow alderperson’s points on traffic concerns. (1:14:36)
- Derrick G. Curtis (alderperson): Moved the motion for Alderman Lamont J. Robinson remote participation. (25:54)
- Walter R. Burnett (alderperson): Spoke about traffic issues in his ward and the need for a citywide approach. (1:14:36)
- Raymond A. Lopez (alderperson)
- Bennett R. Lawson (alderperson): Moved to approve the Rule 45 report. (53:41); Received thanks for raising enforcement issues. (1:11:27); Discussed loading-zone sensitivities in Wrigleyville. (1:08:16)
- Julia M. Ramirez (alderperson): Joined the meeting via video conference as a non-member. (26:12); Spoke as the Alderwoman of the 12th Ward about the Archer Complete Streets project. (2:26:05)
Exchanges between members
- 25:54 Alderman Lamont J. Robinson requested remote participation; the motion was moved by Alderman Derrick G. Curtis.
- 1:11:27 A speaker thanked Alderman Bennett R. Lawson for raising enforcement issues.
- 1:14:36 Alderman David H. Moore echoed Alderman Brian Hopkins points about traffic and loading-zone concerns.
- 1:36:53 Alderman Walter R. Burnett stated his ward does not want bike lanes, contradicting Alderman Marty Quinn position.