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Stone Free: The Bike Bridge That Ald. Berny Stone Blocked Is Finally Getting Built
City officials broke ground on the span this morning, 14 years after the cantankerous alderman put the kibosh on the project for mysterious reasons.
February 15, 2019
A No-Crash Course in Navigating Chicago’s Street System
It can years to learn all of these rules of thumb but here's a shortcut, with some street name history thrown in for good measure.
February 14, 2019
“The BLK Panel,” Possibly Chicago’s First-Ever Black Bike Summit, Happens on 2/23
The Forum includes reps from the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Chicago, Comrade Cycles; 2wheelgods; Red Bike & Green Chicago, and SRAM, and will be moderated by Xia Xiang W.
February 13, 2019
Bikes Can Promote Spaces for Safety, Independence, and Joy
The latest talk in a series on bike culture presented by the Design Museum of Chicago focused on how cycling helps create communities.
February 13, 2019
Albany Park Aldermanic Hopefuls Share Their Visions for Transportation Equity
Candidates proposed reduced fares for low-income residents, bringing back cancelled bus routes, launching BRT, encouraging more TOD, and building protected bike lanes.
February 10, 2019
A Baby Born on a Bus Underscores the Need for Quality Transit Access for All
We should see this as a learning moment to remember why it's essential to prioritize making high-quality service for everyone riding.
February 7, 2019
The Tribune Praises Pat Dowell’s “Expertise in Urban Planning”
When it comes to preserving the car-centric status quo, the alderman is "crushing it."
February 5, 2019
Due to Alderman King’s Focus on Car Parking, South Loop Bikeways May Be in Jeopardy
Has the alderman's desire to expand parking in the ward killed CDOT's plan for improved and new bikeways on Harrison, Polk, and Plymouth?
January 31, 2019
Lime Survey Tries to Sway Candidates’ Positions on Dockless Bikes, Scooters
Lime hopes that politicians who are friendly to dockless bike and scooter technology will help them to deploy a large number fo their devices citywide.
January 30, 2019
Candidates Weigh in on Solution for Improving the CTA at the Transit 4 All Forum
Participants included Gery Chico, LaShawn Ford, Susana Mendoza, Toni Preckwinkle, Paul Vallas, and Willie Wilson.
January 29, 2019
