Chicago Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Analysis

The Pedestrian and Cyclist Fatality Analysis in Chicago was a GIS-based research project that examined traffic safety patterns across the city to identify areas with elevated risks for pedestrians and cyclists. The project aimed to support Chicago’s Vision Zero 2026 goals by using spatial analysis to highlight where targeted infrastructure improvements could most effectively reduce fatalities and improve overall street safety.

I independently conducted the research and analysis, collecting and cleaning spatial data on pedestrian and cyclist fatalities from multiple city and state sources. Using ArcGIS Pro, I performed regression analysis to explore correlations between built environment factors and fatality occurrences, and implemented a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) to integrate weighted map layers. Through this process, I pinpointed high-risk zones and developed data-driven recommendations for interventions to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety.