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Eyes on the Street: Construction Crews Pour New Concrete on Milwaukee Bike Lane
The curb-protected bike lanes are taking shape.
July 16, 2018
A New Bikeway on Middle Randolph From Michigan Avenue to Lakefront Trail
These buffered lanes with bollards offer a new option for commuters.
July 12, 2018
The City Is Finally Tackling the Complex, Dangerous Cermak/Wentworth Intersection
Today the second phase of the Wenthworth-Wells Connector project kicked off, which will eventually create a direct route from Chinatown to the South Loop.
July 9, 2018
Eyes on the Street: Lakefront Trail Separation between Montrose and Ardmore
The new bike route adds a half-mile to the trip, but cyclists are rewarded with scenic views.
July 7, 2018
Eyes on the Street: The Lawrence and Wilson Viaduct Sidewalk Bike Lanes
The lanes were likely installed to prevent homeless people from camping in the underpasses.
July 5, 2018
Eyes on the Street: A City Bikeway Versus a Mellow Route
Video clips show the advantages of choosing low-stress side street itineraries over main street biking streets.
July 3, 2018
Eyes on the Street: A New Raised Crosswalk on the Dearborn Protected Lane
It's a nice project, but why do cyclists get a speed hump while motorists don't?
June 27, 2018
Cyclists Enjoyed a Car-Free and Carefree LSD on Bike the Drive
Banishing motor vehicles from Lake Shore Drive brings out a wide demographic of cyclists, including folks who don't feel comfortable pedaling on Chicago's car-centric streets.
May 30, 2018
Evanston’s Fountain Square Rehab and Road Diet Is Creating a Great Public Space
The suburb converted a road median and excess travel lanes to an attractive new plaza, and more improvements are in the works.
May 29, 2018
The Broadway/Lawrence Streetscape Has Turned Asphalt Into Public Space
The project connected a traffic island to the sidewalk to create a new plaza.
May 25, 2018
