CHAPTER 9-116
TRAFFIC CRASH REVIEW AND ANALYSIS*

* Editor's note – Coun. J. 6-25-21, p. 31925, Art. VI, § 9, repealed former Chapter 9-116, which pertained to school vehicle registration.

9-116-010   Definitions.

9-116-020   Traffic crash analysis.

9-116-030   Release of traffic crash information.

9-116-010 Definitions.

   For the purposes of this chapter, the definitions in Section 9-4-010 and the following definition shall apply:

   "Department", when used alone, means the Chicago Department of Transportation.

(Added Coun. J. 9-14-23, p. 2793, § 1)

9-116-020 Traffic crash analysis.

   (a)   The Department shall conduct a timely analysis of each fatal traffic crash within the City that is reported to the Department of Police. The purpose of such analyses shall be to understand the circumstances associated with such traffic crashes.

   (b)   The Department shall conduct periodic analyses to identify trends, patterns, and correlations associated with traffic crashes, including, but not limited to, trends, patterns, and correlations associated with the occurrence of fatal or serious injury traffic crash outcomes in population groups, such as pedestrians and bicyclists, or locations disproportionately impacted by fatal traffic crash outcomes.

   (c)   Based on its analyses, the Department shall identify potential actions to increase traffic safety, which may include, but are not limited to, modifications to street design and infrastructure. When appropriate, the Department shall include estimates for the cost of implementation and potential funding options in its identification of such potential actions.

   (d)   In conducting analyses and in identifying potential actions, the Department shall coordinate with any other department, agency, or organization deemed relevant by the Department.

(Added Coun. J. 9-14-23, p. 2793, § 1)