We are working to respond to more than 5,000 tree emergencies from yesterday’s storm. Crews are out citywide today clearing debris. Please take caution around downed trees, and if you have or see one, report it to 311 by using the CHI311 app or visiting 311.Chicago.gov.”
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The Chicago Department of Transportation keeps the city’s public way safe, sustainable and in good repair to provide quality transportation options for everyone
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- Kids Learn to Ride classes are back! 🚲 Registration is now open for free Kids Learn to Ride classes for Chicago residents ages 6–12 at Humboldt, McKinley, Portage, and Washington Parks. Registration form 🔗 bit.ly/4o2xXzM #LearnToRide #BikeSafety
00:00 - We are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved colleague, Riley. He was a cherished member of CDOT's Complete Streets team and a dedicated public servant committed to making Chicago's streets safer and more accessible for everyone. He will be greatly missed.CDOT lost the best of our team yesterday. We're heartbroken. In memory of Riley O'Neil, please refer to these bike racks as "Riley Racks". He led Chicago's bike parking program for several years. Our hearts are broken but we want to make sure his legacy lives on 💙🚲
- CDOT repostedThe Bronzeville Trail open house drew a big crowd as the community-led rail-trail plan moves forward. chi.streetsblog.org/2026/06/04/bro…
- 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)
- 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.
- 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. #bikesafetymonth
00:00 - 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. #ItsNotAGame #bikesafetymonth #saxophone
00:00 - This National Public Works Week, we recognize the teams helping keep Chicago moving every day. 🚧 From streets and signals to bike lanes and bridge operations, thank you to the public works professionals supporting safer travel across Chicago. #NationalPublicWorksWeek #CDOT
- Congratulations to William Cheaks Jr., who was confirmed yesterday by City Council as CDOT’s new Commissioner! We’re excited to keep advancing a safer, more accessible and efficient transportation system for all Chicagoans.
- CDOT repostedReplying to @ChicagosMayor46% decrease in traffic fatalities since 2021. And since I took office, 100 miles of new bike lines and 69,000 new trees planted.
- Check out CDOT’s newly published case studies looking at economic trends before and after bike lane installation. 🚲 Findings show most economic indicators were either positive or neutral, with more people biking and significant safety improvements. api.chicago.gov/filenet5/servl…





















