We Move this City: Chicago’s Smarter—and Safer—Streets  

We Move this City: Chicago’s Smarter—and Safer—Streets  

Obstructed bus and bike lanes create numerous challenges for commuters and cyclists, from slower, less reliable bus service to increased traffic, pollution, and dangerous conditions. Illegal parking undermines vital infrastructure investments, discourages alternative transportation options, and exacerbates reliance on private cars. Unfortunately, limited enforcement resources make it difficult to catch violators in the act.  A…

Curbing Chaos: Navigating Data Science Procurements to Improve Curb Use

Curbing Chaos: Navigating Data Science Procurements to Improve Curb Use

As cities strive to enhance safety, increase parking turnover, and promote curbside equity, the role of data science becomes increasingly vital. Beyond mere data visualizations, actionable insights derived from data can transform curb management by effectively managing peak parking demand, allocating loading zones, reducing congestion, realigning fines, and making enforcement, booting, and citation adjudication fairer….

Aligning Fines with Social Harm: A Path to Equity in Parking Enforcement

Aligning Fines with Social Harm: A Path to Equity in Parking Enforcement

Effective parking enforcement is essential for managing curb usage and ensuring equitable access to public spaces. It fosters turnover, promotes public safety, and mitigates congestion. While the likelihood of receiving a citation is a crucial deterrent to illegal parking, the severity of fines also significantly impacts compliance. Fines that do not take into consideration the…