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Today’s Rally Lauded The $50M a Year Earmark For Bike/Walk in the State Budget
During the event, cyclists shared their thoughts about what they'd like to see Lori Lightfoot do for biking.
June 21, 2019
Roundabout Answers: Debriefing Rahm Emanuel About His Bike Trip Around Lake Michigan
The ex-mayor discusses the most memorable sights, encounters, and challenges; his proudest transportation achievements; and the riverwalk biking controversy.
June 21, 2019
Meet the Pro-Scooter Feed “Chicago Scooters Are Fine”
We gave some airtime to the scooter-shaming Chicago Scooter Fails account earlier this week, so it's only fair to see what the opposition has to say.
June 20, 2019
Until Buses Get Priority, Living in a “Transit-Rich” Neighborhood Only Goes So Far
Living in a neighborhood with lots of bus service is of limited use if the buses get stuck in traffic generated by drivers. That's why we need bus-only lanes and other time-saving strategies.
June 20, 2019
E-Scooters Are Banned on The 606, But Nobody Knows That
You can't really blame scooter users for wanting to ride on the lovely, car-free elevated trail, but the city should do a better job of publicizing the prohibition.
June 19, 2019
Here’s Where You Can Test Ride Scooters for Free This Weekend
If you're going to try out one of these (potentially dangerous) gadgets, you'd better know what you're doing. Get tips from the pros at these kick-off events.
June 14, 2019
Far South Advocate Deloris Lucas Calls for a Divvy Community Benefit Agreement
As the bike-share system prepares to expand citywide, Lucas wants to be sure that there will be auxiliary benefits for Far South Side residents.
June 13, 2019
Ready or Not, 10 Different Scooter Companies Hit the Streets Starting Saturday
Will the scooters be an asset to Chicago's sustainable transportation network, or will they introduce a new set of dangers and annoyances to urban life? Only time will tell.
June 11, 2019
Midwest Amtrak Routes Will Get More Bike-Friendly With Onboard Racks
Vertical bike racks are coming to all state-supported routes in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, starting in mid-2020.
June 7, 2019
New City Bike Map Includes Upcoming Greenways, Safety Tips for Motorists
New features also include a guide to using the new separated paths on the Lakefront Trail and a chart showing which kind of electric vehicles may be ridden in bike lanes.
June 7, 2019
