Bike League ranks Illinois the 15th friendliest state for biking, up from 16th
Rankings are tabulated through a blend of federally-available data on ridership, fatalities, and spending on biking and walking per capita, and extensive surveys of state DOTs.
October 14, 2022
Over 100 people showed up to honor Sam Bell at ghost bike vigil on Milwaukee
Bell, 44, was fatally struck while biking on September 8 at Milwaukee and Huron Street in River West, by an elderly driver who failed to yield while making a left turn.
September 30, 2022
“Ask CTA” lets customers bend the ears of managers at stations, with some hiccups
Over the last two weeks, the CTA has held a series of Ask CTA events at various 'L' stations. Hopefully the agency will take customers' critiques to heart.
September 16, 2022
Eyes on the Street: Curb protection on Logan Boulevard makes a scary stretch feel safer
Happily, the portion of this route that passes through the formerly frightening Western Avenue viaduct now feels the most safe, since it has the most concrete protection.
September 6, 2022
The new larger Sundays on State car-free fest is awesome. Here’s how it could be even better.
The city could improve Sundays on State further by rerouting traffic around the entire length of the event, as is the case with most street fairs in Chicago.
August 10, 2022
City seeks feedback on draft ten-year “We Will Chicago” plan including transportation goals
On July 14, the Mayor Lori Lightfoot administration issued a draft of an ambitious citywide plan for community feedback.
August 1, 2022
Once again, People for Bikes ranks more car-centric, less bikeable cities above Chicago
While it's rankings don't reflect reality, the PFB ratings do offer some useful constructive criticism for Chicago. Biking here would benefit from a lower speed limit and connected protected bike lane network.
July 5, 2022
2 cyclists were killed near Milwaukee/Kilbourn bridge. Let’s rebuild it to make it safer.
Engineer Philip Santos notes that upgrading the area below the bridge would be more expensive and challenging, but well worth the trouble. “There have been two fatalities here. If you’re going to fix a bridge, do it right.”
May 23, 2022
Video shows Nick Parlingayan was dragged 50 feet, residents demand safety upgrades
Greater protection for people on bicycles is imperative, such as robust protected bike lanes with concrete curbs, Jersey barriers, or rigid bollards.
May 11, 2022
Chicago Loop Alliance announces the return of Sundays on State events
Chicago Loop Alliance announced plans for the year ahead, including the return of popular public programming like Sundays on State and the revival of pre-pandemic alley-arts project ACTIVATE.
March 29, 2022
