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ALT 1. Text: Mayor Johnson, Ald. La Spata & Ald. Vasquez Announce Expansion of Smart Streets Pilot Citywide to Support Safer Streets, Faster Transit. Image: Mayor Brandon Johnson, Alderman Daniel La Spata (1), and Alderman Andre Vasquez (40), holding a bike helmet that says "Riley Forever" in honor of late CDOT employee Riley O'Neil, announce the citywide expansion of the Smart Streets Program at the intersection of Milwaukee and Damen in Wicker Park.

ALT 2. Text: The Smart Streets program uses automated parking enforcement to improve traffic safety, keep bus and bike lanes clear, and make Chicago's transportation network safer and more reliable for everyone. Image: A CTA #3 bus drives in the new dedicated bus lane along N. Michigan Ave. next to many cars and taxis in the Loop.

ALT 3. Text: The pilot has increased safe driver behavior, protections for pedestrians and cyclists, and the speed and reliability of CTA buses. 84% of drivers who received a warning did not later receive a fine, indicating that the warning changed their behavior. Image: Mayor Johnson jokingly and smiling, grabs Ald. La Spata's shoulders while he delivers remarks at announcement the citywide expansion of the Smart Streets Program at the intersection of Milwaukee and Damen in Wicker Park.

ALT 4. Text: Mayor Johnson’s Fair Share Budget includes dedicated funding to expand Smart Streets’ citywide, projected to yield $12.8 million in 2027 after collecting more than $3 million in revenue since launch—especially from large package delivery corporations. Image: Mayor Johnson rides a bike in a bike lane along the West Side on his way to City Hall.