# Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety meeting, May 12, 2026

- When: Tue, May 12, 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/pedestrian-and-traffic-safety)
- Video: https://vimeo.com/showcase/8928552?video=1191246964
- Transcript: [full text](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/transcripts/1191246964.txt) (1,876 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 public comment on traffic conditions on Milwaukee and Grand Avenues and the proposed bike lanes. After the comments, the committee approved the Rule 45 report, adopted direct-introduction ordinances, accepted substitute language, and approved items with no departmental recommendation. The meeting was then adjourned.

Topics: Public comment on traffic safety, Milwaukee Avenue traffic conditions, Grand Avenue bike lane proposal, Committee procedural approvals

### Agenda items discussed

- [22:08](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FD4064C3-773A-F111-88B3-001DD8065E1D?t=1328) Rule 45 report approval: passed
- [22:38](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FD4064C3-773A-F111-88B3-001DD8065E1D?t=1358) Recommendation of direct-introduction ordinances (pages 1-3): passed
- [23:00](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FD4064C3-773A-F111-88B3-001DD8065E1D?t=1380) Acceptance of substitute ordinances (pages 4-7): passed
- [23:28](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FD4064C3-773A-F111-88B3-001DD8065E1D?t=1408) Recommendation of items on pages 4-7 (including substitutes): passed
- [23:50](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FD4064C3-773A-F111-88B3-001DD8065E1D?t=1430) Recommendation of no-recommendation items (pages 8-11): passed
- [24:04](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FD4064C3-773A-F111-88B3-001DD8065E1D?t=1444) Adjournment: passed

### Alderpersons who spoke

- [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (chair)
- [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (chair)
- [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (alderperson)
- [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (alderperson)
- [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (alderperson)
- [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (alderperson)
- [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (alderperson)
- [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (alderperson)
- [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (alderperson)
- [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (alderperson)
- [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (alderperson)
- [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (alderperson)
- [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (alderperson)
- [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (alderperson)
- [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (alderperson)

### Exchanges between members

- [11:25](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FD4064C3-773A-F111-88B3-001DD8065E1D?t=685) Chairman Daniel La Spata asked Alderman Lamont J. Robinson if he was online for remote participation.
- [11:32](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FD4064C3-773A-F111-88B3-001DD8065E1D?t=692) Alderman Lamont J. Robinson confirmed his presence by video.
- [11:38](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FD4064C3-773A-F111-88B3-001DD8065E1D?t=698) Chairman Daniel La Spata called for a motion to allow Alderman Lamont J. Robinson to participate remotely, moved by Alderman Matthew J. Martin.
- [22:21](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FD4064C3-773A-F111-88B3-001DD8065E1D?t=1341) Chairman Daniel La Spata asked Vice Chair Ruth Cruz to move to approve the Rule 45 report.
- [22:47](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FD4064C3-773A-F111-88B3-001DD8065E1D?t=1367) Chairman Daniel La Spata asked Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth to move on the substitute ordinances.
- [24:13](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FD4064C3-773A-F111-88B3-001DD8065E1D?t=1453) Chairman Daniel La Spata asked Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth to move to adjourn the meeting.

## Documents

- [Summary](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/meetingattachmentspublic/dd1113d5-0391-4cbe-9dbb-fea174be57eb.pdf)
- [Agenda](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/meetingattachmentspublic/f46a7911-f295-4519-bbc3-dbae85b02ec5.pdf)
- [Monthly Rule 45](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/meetingattachmentspublic/69766914-4c66-44a8-9656-8cd953d506cc.pdf)
- [Notice](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/meetingattachmentspublic/d08f561e-783a-f111-88b3-001dd812f2c3.pdf)

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