Numbers Show the Milwaukee Ave. Makeover in Wicker Park Has Boosted Safety
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More cyclists are staying out of the door zone, more motoristss are yielding to pedestrians, and people are driving at safer speeds.
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CDOT Does Paint-and-Post Safety Fixes at Belmont/Ashland/Lincoln
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The new bump-outs shorten crossing distances, help address the intersection's skewed layout, and discourage fast turns by drivers.
Blizzard of DOT: Transpo Officials Provide Deets on Bike Lane Plowing Protocols
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CDOT explains when and how they plow protected lane, and what you should do when you encounter blockages.
Ice Ice, Baby: Long After Snowfall Ended, Bike Lane Conditions Are Still Treacherous
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As usual in Chicago, major streets were cleared for drivers more than 24 hours ago, but many bikeways are still a mess.
Oak Park Tests Steel Rail Bumpouts as a Cheaper, Quicker Alternative to Concrete
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If the rail bumpouts prove to have similar safety benefits as concrete, Chicago should consider piloting the same approach.
Yet Another Reckless Driver on the LFT Highlights Need for Guard Rails, Enforcement
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According to police, an intoxicated motorist careened off the drive and onto the shoreline path early this morning.