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Black Bike Advocates Say They’ll Fight the CPD’s Biased Ticketing Practices
In the wake of a Tribune report on disproportionate bike ticketing in African-American communities, two local cycling advocates say they're determined to hold the police department accountable for ending its unfair enforcement practices.
April 6, 2017
Boulevard Bikes, Logan Square’s Longtime Commuter Cycle Shop, Plans to Relocate
It’s the end of an era. After some 14 years of serving transportation cyclists at its Logan Square location, Boulevard Bikes, 2535 North Kedzie, is planning a move to greener pastures.
April 6, 2017
There is No Reason for the Police to Use ATVs on the Bloomingdale Trail
The Bloomingdale Trail, aka The 606, was intended to be an oasis of calm in the hectic city. So it’s completely wrongheaded that the Chicago Police Department will soon be patrolling the path with all-terrain vehicles.
April 4, 2017
Van Driver Fatally Struck Wen Juan Wang, 45, Earlier This Month in Chinatown
A 45-year-old woman was struck and killed by a van driver on the block where she lived in Chinatown on Saturday, March 11.
March 29, 2017
Tribune’s Answer to the “Biking While Black” Problem: Crack Down on North Side Riders Too
Leave it to the Chicago Tribune editorial board to take an important expose on police targeting bike riders in black communities and use it as an excuse for yet another another call-to-arms for more ticketing of cyclists citywide.
March 28, 2017
“Surge Pricing” for Parking in Wrigleyville and Other Neighborhoods? Bring It On
I applaud the city’s of Chicago’s decision to implement “surge pricing,” properly known as congestion pricing, near Wrigley Field on game days and during concerts, and encourage them to look into using this strategy for other high-demand parking scenarios.
March 24, 2017
In the Wake of Daniel Solis’ Death, Alderman Cardenas Wants Safety Improvements
In the response to the tragic death of 5-year-old Daniel Solis, who was fatally struck by a driver last week at 37th and Ashland, the Chicago Department of Transportation will conduct a traffic study at the intersection to try to improve safety.
March 22, 2017
Metra Will Build 68 Parking Spaces at Grayland Stop for About $17K a Pop
When you think about appropriate uses for federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement dollars, pouring asphalt to make more room for warehousing automobiles is not the first thing that comes to mind.
March 21, 2017
The CPD’s “Biking While Black” Enforcement Practices Have Got to Stop
A Chicago Tribune investigation indicates that police are much more likely to ticket people in African-American communities for bike infractions than they are to issue citations to lawbreaking cyclists in mostly white areas. This isn't just illegal and unjust. It also discourages cycling in black neighborhoods.
March 21, 2017
The City Releases More Details About the Upcoming Vision Zero Action Plan
A presentation at last week’s Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Council meeting indicates that the city has made some progress on the plan and we should be seeing the fruits of their labor soon.
March 15, 2017
