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Ride celebrates Black cycling champ Major Taylor, modern-day African-American bike advocacy

The Major Taylor Trail Keepers Celebration Ride was organized by MTTK Chicago, Friends of the Major Taylor Trail, and Major Taylor Cycling Club Chicago.

August 29, 2023

What’s going on with the Bucktown stretch of the Leavitt Neighborhood Greenway?

Unfortunately the contraflow lanes and shared-lane markings got prematurely sketched, but the real thing is on the way.

August 28, 2023

John Kezdy, 64, singer of The Effigies, died after bike crash with delivery van stopped in bike lane

According to police, Kezdy was biking north on Sheridan Road in Glencoe when he collided with the vehicle.

August 27, 2023

Chicago’s e-scooter program is zooming ahead, but equity gaps remain

The city’s e-scooters are seeing increased use, but ridership lags in the city’s Black and Brown neighborhoods

August 25, 2023

Turning SUV driver failed to yield to woman, 48, in Pilsen crosswalk, killing her in front of 25th Ward office

"[This is] even more reason for the alderman to step up and do something about traffic safety in this city," said a Streetsblog reader.

August 24, 2023

Case of driver, 92, critically injuring bike rider at Valley Line Trail/Devon intersection raises multiple issues

Are RRFB signals really a good approach for trail safety? And why does Chicago have policies that force elderly people to drive?

August 24, 2023