Fifth and Final Day of SBC’s Bike Lane Week: Near Northwest Side, Far West Side, Near West Side, Near North Side
I have ridden a heck of a lot of bike lanes, and had the pleasure of visiting many of our city's diverse neighborhoods.
December 8, 2023
Today’s Headlines for Friday, December 8
• After man fatally shot near Clinton Green/Pink stop, Johnson and alders discuss strategies to lower crime without negatively impacting homeless (ABC)
December 8, 2023
CPD officer who killed Maria Schwab, 56, almost escaped DUI charges because supervisor failed to report case, no Breathalyzer given
The officer wasn't tested until hours after she killed the pedestrian, giving the cop an opportunity to sober up almost to a legal blood alcohol concentration level.
December 8, 2023
Day Four of Streetsblog Chicago’s Bike Lane Week: A few surprises on the Mid-North Side
Interestingly, I saw a few things that were previously off my sustainable transportation infrastructure geek radar.
December 7, 2023
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, December 7
• SUV driver, 40, jumped curb and killed woman, 56, on sidewalk around 12:30 AM on 300 block of North State near House of Blues (ABC)
December 7, 2023
Visiting new bikeways on the Near Southwest and Near South sides on Day Three of Bike Lane Week
Covering a fairly broad swath of territory, from Little Village to the South Loop.
December 6, 2023
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, December 6
• Reactions: Why is CTA developing a "Chat with CTA" chatbot, when it should just be adding more service? (ATA, Commuters Take Action, advocates)
December 6, 2023
Day Two of Bike Lane Week on Streetsblog Chicago: Far Southwest Side
Checking out new bikeways on 119th, the Major Taylor Trail connector, 81st/82nd, and Loomis.
December 5, 2023
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, December 5
• CTA is developing a "Chat with CTA chatbot" with Google
December 5, 2023
Kicking off Bike Lane Week on Streetsblog Chicago with Day One: Mid-South Side
Also today: Mayor Brandon Johnson cut the ribbon on new protected bike lanes and raised crosswalks on Central Park Avenue in East Garfield Park.
December 4, 2023
