At the May 22nd City Council meeting, over 100 ordinances were referred to the Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety. The vast majority were routine sign ordinances such as stop signs, loading zones, residential permit parking, and disabled parking signs. 

Some council members introduced legislation focused on larger matters related to pedestrian and traffic safety in Chicago, as opposed to specific wards. 

R2024-0009627
Sponsored by Ald. Daniel La Spata (1), this resolution calls for hearing(s) on the benefits of bus infrastructure improvements. It also asks for representatives of the Department of Transportation and CTA to present proposals on this topic. 

R2024-0009641
Introduced by Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35) and co-sponsor Ald. Daniel La Spata (1), this resolution calls for the committee to hold hearing(s) on the potential loss of the Greyhound intercity bus terminal (630 W Harrison St) and to assess the feasibility of connection via pedway to Clinton Blue Line station. 

R2024-0009624 
Citing a high level of air pollution in Chicago and its adverse health effects, this resolution–sponsored by Ald. Andre Vasquez Jr. (40)–calls for hearing(s) on mitigating health and environmental impacts due to traffic congestion and pollution in the City of Chicago. The hearing(s) should also explore potential solutions, including but not limited to congestion pricing.  

O2024-0009140
Sponsored by Ald. Lamont Robinson (4) , this ordinance seeks an amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-64-050 (Parking Regulations) establishing priority reapplication process for restricted parking space applicants. More specifically, if a resident’s application for Disabled Parking Signs is denied based on the location of the proposed parking space or the availability of alternative off-street parking, the Department of Finance will notify the resident when a space becomes available and the resident’s new application will be given priority based on the date of their original denied application.

O2024-0009626
This ordinance–sponsored by Ald. Mike Rodriguez (22)–seeks an amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 9-72 (Size and Weight Limits) by adding new Sections 9-72-120 and 9-72-130 establishing a pilot program in specified areas for use of automated enforcement systems to record covered offenses and violations. The goal of this amendment is to reduce violations by oversized vehicles and to protect the health and safety of Chicago residents. 

O2024-0009634
Sponsored by Ald. Brendan Reilly (42), this ordinance seeks an amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-108-010 (Smart Streets Pilot Program) by modifying referenced sections under definition of "covered offense" for automated parking enforcement system pilot program. If passed, this ordinance would eliminate subsection (c) of Section 9-64-190 Parking meter zones–Regulations.