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Contrary to neighbor’s concerns, Chicago Fire Department says they haven’t heard of any problems with new Dearborn protected bike lane

The bikeway does make Dearborn safer for all road users, which means there will be fewer crashes for first responders to respond to in the first place.

March 14, 2024

Protected bike lanes are coming to Dearborn, Clark, and – maybe someday – Wells on Near North Side

Dearborn is getting northbound PBLs north of Kinzie, and Clark is getting southbound ones, but Wells Street will have to wait.

September 21, 2023

Ald. Reilly: 3-block stretch of Clark in River North once again going car-free for dining, albeit not on a permanent basis

The 42nd Ward alder announced that Clark will once more be pedestrianized to make more room for outdoor dining, likely this week but, contrary to an earlier proposal, it won't be done on a full time basis.

June 27, 2023