48th Ward Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS)
Dear 48th Ward Neighbors,
We heard you, and we made it happen. In 2026, we are doubling the number of accessible pedestrian signals (APS) in the 48th Ward! My office recently secured $1,080,000 for six new accessible pedestrian signals (see example photo below).
APS communicate information about pedestrian signal timing through audible tones, speech messages, and vibrating surfaces. These devices assist blind, low-vision, and deafblind pedestrians, as well as anyone who may find visual signals difficult to interpret due to lighting, weather, or other environmental conditions. This is part of my commitment to Vision Zero, the city-wide initiative to eliminate traffic fatalities in Chicago through safer street design, education, and policy. We are proud to have had zero pedestrian fatalities in the 48th ward in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
The new APS will be installed by the end of 2026 at the following locations:
Sheridan & Balmoral
Sheridan & Glenlake
Sheridan & Argyle
Broadway & Balmoral
Broadway & Argyle
Broadway & Ainslie
Existing APS are located at:
Sheridan & Thorndale
Clark & Bryn Mawr
Devon and Glenwood (NEW in 2025)
Sheridan/Devon/Broadway
Ashland/Clark/Devon
Ainslie and Sheridan
This work is driven by your feedback and designed for you. Thank you for your engagement and partnership.
Yours in community,
Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth
48th Ward Alderwoman
