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CDOT releases more details on the “Bike Chicago” free bicycle program
Update 7/12/22, 11:00 AM: CDOT provided the following info to Streetsblog about what kind of bikes will be given away: "The bikes are the Fyxation Pixel in various sizes and colors, both the step-through and the standard model, the State Azure and the State Ellison, both in the single-speed version. The city has not committed to using the same model bikes each year. The brand and model of bikes procured will likely depend on vendor pricing and the quantities available." While Streetsblog can't vouch for the quality of these bikes, it's definitely a good thing that the bikes that were chosen have fenders, chainguards, and front and rear carrying racks, which will make them very practical for commuting.
July 11, 2022
CDOT and Divvy will hold adaptive cycling sessions to make bike-share more inclusive
CDOT, Divvy, and Adaptive Adventures are holding free adaptive cycling sessions where people with disabilities can ride adaptive bikes.
July 8, 2022
What can we learn from the tragic bike-pedestrian crash that injured Meilani Francis?
We can keep everyone safer if we build a connected network of physically protected bike lanes, so all bike riders will feel safe cycling in the street.
July 8, 2022
Ordinance would require walk/bike/transit upgrades whenever streets are repaved
The goal of the legislation is to ensure that every time CDOT repaves a street, rather than simply restriping it the same way as before, it prioritizes the needs of people walking, biking, and riding transit.
July 7, 2022
Once again, People for Bikes ranks more car-centric, less bikeable cities above Chicago
While it's rankings don't reflect reality, the PFB ratings do offer some useful constructive criticism for Chicago. Biking here would benefit from a lower speed limit and connected protected bike lane network.
July 5, 2022
A witness discusses how a negligent postal worker killed Joshua Avina, 15, on his bike
"This is yet another tragic example of one of Chicago's children not being able to ride safely in the city's streets," said an attorney from a local bike-focused firm.
July 1, 2022
Here are the details on new curb-protected lanes on Clark between Irving to Montrose
The plan for Clark between Irving Park and Montrose includes concrete curb-protected bike lanes, bus boarding islands, and a lower speed limit.
July 1, 2022
Equity-focused Chicago Mobility Collaborative meeting takes place at inequitable time of day
The transportation department could take one very simple action to help more broaden the demographics of who has a say in Chicago mobility projects, but for some reason it has resisted doing so.
June 30, 2022
CDOT plan to upgrade all “protected” lanes w/ concrete is good. Here’s how to improve it.
CDOT should make sure the concrete protection is easy to see and the lanes are well maintained, and the department should be filling in non-protected gaps in the network.
June 29, 2022
Stop the child killings. Joshua Avina-Luna, 15, hit by van driver on bike, is 4th kid to die this month.
Chicago has lost four children to traffic violence this month, but the response to the crisis from some aldermen and media outlets has been totally irresponsible.
June 29, 2022
