As Kenny Rogers sang in "The Gambler," you gotta know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em. And you can fold this nifty Link D8 when it's time to stop pedaling and board a train, transit, taxi, ride-share, or a private car.
The Streetsblog network of transportation news sites will be raffling off this ride, generously donated by Tern Bicycles, to readers who donate by December 31, including contributions earmarked for Streetsblog Chicago. Currently, SBC is trying to raise $3,000 by New Year's in order to get a head start on fundraising to make sure we can keep publishing in 2016. We're currently funded until April.
Your tax-deductible donation will help keep Streetsblog Chicago rolling throughout the new year. Thanks for your support, and good luck in the raffle! With your help, we can keep pushing for more pedestrian "Islands in the Stream" of car traffic.
In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John writes about transportation and other topics for additional local publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city on foot, bike, bus, and 'L' train.
In the short term, new signage is needed to designate legal areas for cycling on the path. In the long term CDOT should build the proposed Wacker Drive protected bike lane.