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Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Jesse Rodriguez, 67, Near North Shore Channel Trail
Chicago has already seen more bike fatalities in 2018 and that the full-year averages for 2012-2016.
September 24, 2018
After a Tragic Dooring Crash in Pilsen, A Ride to Raise Traffic Safety Awareness
Architecture student Thomas Ferrer was critically injured in the crash. Now 25th Ward residents want to spread the word about the need for safer streets.
September 21, 2018
Active Trans Comes Out Against Ald. Reilly’s Absurd Proposal to Ban Biking on the Riverwalk
The advocacy group points out that the riverwalk was originally conceived as a bike facility, but notes that congestion could be reduced by adding protected lanes to Upper Wacker.
September 20, 2018
What’s Going on With Lakefront Trail Separation?
While many trail users are fed up with construction detours, the end of the project is within sight.
September 18, 2018
Why Social Democracies Are Great Places to Ride a Bike
Sensible, humane labor, housing, health, and education policies and efficient, democratic transportation systems go hand-in-hand.
September 18, 2018
CBS Slam of Dearborn Upgrade Wasn’t Just Silly – Their Numbers Were Totally Wrong
The $1.2 million cost figure CBS reported for Dearborn actually includes upgrades to several other bikeways.
September 17, 2018
Grief and Rage Over Traffic Violence at the Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Council Meeting
The quarterly Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Council meeting is usually a tightly scheduled show-and-tell, with staff from the Chicago Department of Transportation and other city agencies giving presentations on what they’re doing to improve cycling. But after a particularly bad week for biking in the Chicago area, last Wednesday CDOT threw out the script and opened the floor for cyclists to voice their anxieties and anger over recent traffic violence, and brainstorm ways to prevent more tragedies.
September 14, 2018
Cyclist Hit by Driver of Stolen Car Is Out of Hospital, Recovering from Spinal Injuries
The 30-year-old female cyclist is able to walk, but suffered multiple injuries and has a long road to recovery, according to her attorney.
September 13, 2018
Jump’s Cheaper, Dockless Electric Rides Seem to Be Winning Over Far-South-Siders
More bikes, with electrical assist, at cheaper rates, seems to be resulting in more rides.
September 11, 2018
Daughter of Fallen Cyclist Jimmy Lispier Says Police Have Issued a Warrant for Driver
The police have released surveillance images of the SUV and the driver.
September 11, 2018