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Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · 15h

There's still much work to do, but the trends show that our investments in infrastructure are moving us to achieving Vision Zero.

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Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · 15h

Just wrapped up a hearing with CDOT on traffic crashes. Some key data points I want to share:

🚗 Traffic fatalities down 30% from the 2021 peak
🏥 Chicago experienced the lowest number of serious injury crashes on record since 2012
🚦 85% of fatal crashes involved reckless driving

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Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · 8d

What’s there to love about a car-free street? Everything.

Check out the full video on my IG: @aldermanlaspata

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jacked hunk @jackedhunk.bsky.social · 9d

Happy to be in Chicago this week utilizing the amazing transit system, bike share and walkable grid!!

Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · 9d

Today marks the start of #WeekWithoutDriving and the forecast looks great for walking, biking, & public transit!

WWD is a chance to challenge yourself to cut back on vehicle trips and try other ways of getting around.

Let’s build communities that are inclusive and accessible for everyone.

Week forecast featuring pedestrian signals, bikes, trains, and buses in place of odds of precipitation

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Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · 9d

Today marks the start of #WeekWithoutDriving and the forecast looks great for walking, biking, & public transit!

WWD is a chance to challenge yourself to cut back on vehicle trips and try other ways of getting around.

Let’s build communities that are inclusive and accessible for everyone.

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Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · 16d

We’re talking speed camera reform in committee today. Tune in right now: www.chicityclerk.com

Ald La Spata sits at the dais in city council chambers

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Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · 26d

“I think the ball first and foremost is in the mayor’s court on this...If he wants this to happen, it will happen.”
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/12/a...

Advocates hope action on sidewalk snowplow program heats up soon

One advocate described the City Council saga as “a giant waste of everyone’s time over meaningless political games.”

www.chicagotribune.com

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Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · Sep 2

The first #MeetMeOnMilwaukee is in the books! Huge thanks to everyone who made this day possible: the 1st Ward team, 14th District, Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, & CDOT.

If you joined us on Sunday, please fill out our survey to make future events even better! forms.gle/X5wDqxZu4Fbh...

1st Ward Office Staff smile for a photo on Milwaukee Ave

Ald. La Spata (neon shirt) laughs with a Chicago Police officer

Ald. La Spata smiles for a photo with Mayor Brandon Johnson, Pamela Maass of the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, Commissioner Capifali of BACP, and interim Commissioner Turner of CDOT

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Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · Aug 26

THIS SUNDAY! Milwaukee from Damen to Ashland. No cars. 10 AM - 5 PM. Be there or be square.
#MeetMeOnMilwaukee

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Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · Aug 25

“The fact that it is already guiding development in this area, it is more in line with what we want to see for the neighborhood and for the city, that to me is a very real-world success.”

Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · Aug 24

While the Northwest Side Preservation Ordinance aims to slow gentrification by giving tenants a “right of first refusal” and discouraging development that decreases density, a pair of aldermen are opting out.

Aldermen opting out of new tenant powers, but proponents defend anti-gentrification effort

An ordinance aims to slow gentrification by giving tenants buying power and discouraging development that decreases density, but a pair of aldermen are opting out.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · Aug 21

When caught in its earliest stage, the survival rate for breast cancer is 99%. I'm happy to share that FREE mammograms will be available in Humboldt Park starting on Monday! No insurance or appointment is required. Please share widely and help keep our communities healthy!

Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · Aug 20

"When you see some of these cameras that are generating $1 million in revenue in year one and they’re still generating that much revenue in year 10, that’s a failure of speed control. That’s not a success." blockclubchicago.org/2025/08/20/h...

Have Thoughts On Chicago's Speed Cameras? You Can Weigh In Through A City Survey

A city working group is seeking feedback on recommendations to make the speed camera program more equitable as Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration adds 50 cameras this year.

blockclubchicago.org

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Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · Aug 20

Next Wednesday: Join me and Ald. Fuentes for a community meeting on the upcoming water main replacement on California (North to Armitage). Register at bit.ly/dwm82725

🕐 6:00 p.m.
📍Moos Elementary

Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · Aug 6

How can Chicago be more transparent, equitable, and effective when it comes to speed cameras? Where should the revenue go? Take the Equity in Enforcement Working Group’s Community Priority Survey and weigh in on 20 draft reform recommendations. Survey open until 8/25. bit.ly/ASE-survey

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Chicago Animal Care and Control @chicagoacc.bsky.social · Jul 31

📢 Fee-waived adoptions all August at Chicago Animal Care and Control! 🐾

Stop by 2741 S Western Ave and meet your new best friend.
🐶🐱

Adoption hours: 12–7 p.m. daily (arrive by 5:30 p.m. to adopt)

#ClearTheShelters #AdoptDontShop #ChicagoACC

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Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · Jul 30

Hope you'll #MeetMeOnMilwaukee in August, September, or October :)

Block Club Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social · Jul 30

Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park will go car-free once a month this fall. blockclubchi.co/4fawx1o

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Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · Jul 16

Big day for TOD development in Chicago! I’m grateful to have been able to play a role in this legislation and I can’t wait to see what we build together in the years ahead.

Michael McLean @mclean.bsky.social · Jul 16

🚨 BREAKING

Chicago city council has passed sweeping parking reform to eliminate parking requirements around transit!

Thank you @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social for sponsoring this legislation!

@abundanthousingil.bsky.social @parkingreform.org @betterstreetschicago.org

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · Jul 15

Aldermen advanced a measure that could legalize “granny flats” citywide with limited restrictions, a move advocates say will create more affordable housing in Chicago.

Chicago ‘granny flats,’ coach houses one step closer to citywide legalization with vote

The Zoning Committee voted to advance the additional dwelling unit ordinance, teeing up a Wednesday vote by the full City Council, where opponents could delay it.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · Jul 11

If you can't make it to our committee meeting but have thoughts on sidewalk conditions/infrastructure spending, send in public comment! (3/3) bit.ly/pedtrafficsafety

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Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · Jul 11

Bad sidewalks affect everyone: older adults, parents with strollers, people with disabilities, and anyone trying to get around safely. Join me and the Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety for a hearing on sidewalk conditions:

📅 June 21
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 City Council Chambers (or online)

(2/3)

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Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · Jul 11

No matter how you choose to travel through Chicago, we all rely on sidewalks to get to our final destination. Yet too many of our sidewalks are cracked, uneven, or missing altogether. (1/3)

Standing pool of water taking up the width of a cracked sidewalk

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Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · Jul 3

Progressive Caucus statement on the June 4 ICE incident and necessary accountability for CPD and OEMC. Full statement available online at www.the1stward.com/june-4-ice-s...

Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · Jul 3

ICYMI: The 1st Ward Office, and all City offices, will be closed tomorrow, July 4th. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 7th.

Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · Jul 3

Yes! Riders/drivers will be directed to a side street for pick-up/drop-off

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Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · Jul 2

Starting this weekend, rideshares/taxis will no longer be allowed to pick-up/drop-off passengers on Milwaukee Ave between California & Sacramento from 7pm–4am on Fridays & Saturdays. This change is in response to increasingly dangerous traffic patterns on this busy corridor.

Map showing side streets for pick-up/drop-off including Sacramento, Fullerton, Medill, and Belden

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