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At bikeway rally, Kevin Clark’s cousin urged advocates to keep pressure up for safety upgrades
"Let's keep making noise," said fallen cyclist Kevin Clark's cousin. "I know that at a certain point they'll listen to us, and we will get this done."
June 30, 2021
How do you solve a problem like Sheridan Road?
If we're going to convert lanes on Sheridan to make room for sustainable transportation, bus lanes are the most pressing need.
June 17, 2021
In the wake of Kevin Clark’s death, will we enact real change to fix Chicago’s streets?
Do we have the infrastructure and will to implement safe, sustainable, and equitable transportation in Chicago? That remains to be seen.
June 16, 2021
LaSpata calls for fixing the Kevin Clark crash site: “I could be in the position Kevin was”
LaSpata says he's holding local agencies accountable for fixing the intersection. "Every timeĀ a cyclist dies in Chicago we're told that in some sense it was their fault, and I'm really tired of it."
June 7, 2021
Slow speeds should be the default on Chicago’s residential streets
Instead of waiting until a certain number of people have been seriously injured or killed in crashes to make safety upgrades, we need low speeds on all residential roads.
June 4, 2021
Active Transportation Alliances renews call for a protected bike lane network
The Active Transportation Alliance analyzed Chicago's progress on creating an all-ages, all abilities cycling network and renewed the call for a network of protected bike lanes.
June 1, 2021
“School of Rock” drummer Kevin Clark is second cyclist killed at Logan/Western within 13 years
This second bike fatality at Logan/Western in 13 years underscores the fact that we can't wait any longer for safety improvements at this location.
May 26, 2021
Tunnel vision: With bike-through bridge houses, Navy Pier Flyover is finally completed
Aesthetically the span is still a little rough around the edges, but this still marks a major milestone in the history of Chicago cycling infrastructure.
May 11, 2021
Don’t victim-blame architect Helmut Jahn for his tragic bike crash death
While Jahn reportedly ran a stop sign on his bike, all the facts of his death aren't clear yet, and he deserves our empathy.
May 10, 2021
Parking Karens want to block Lincoln Square affordable TOD, advocates fight back
Fliers claiming Lincoln Square "has a parking deficit of 1,519 spaces" are based on an ancient, absurdly car-centric 1998 study.
May 6, 2021