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Wood Street isn’t a high-crash corridor, but it would still benefit from protected lanes
Yes, installing the Wood Street protected bike lane isn't necessarily a matter of life or death. But it would make the corridor more comfortable for current and potential bike riders.
February 15, 2022
More details on Olive Harvey College’s upcoming bike maintenance and repair class
"Bicycles are cost-effective and environmentally sound," said Olive-Harvey staffer Aziza Darwish. "This course will give students an opportunity to learn all about the benefits of having and maintaining a bicycle."
February 14, 2022
What will it take to achieve transit fare integration in Chicagoland?
The panel explored some of the challenges and opportunities for transit fare integration. Seamless transfers between transit systems is possible, but what are the barriers making it a reality in our region?
February 11, 2022
Downtown VZ plan calls for signal changes, intersection upgrades, 20 mph speed limit
The downtown High Crash Area experiences the highest overall number of severe crashes citywide in the city.
February 10, 2022
Despite NIMBY pushback to Wood PBL plan, LaSpata says the bikeway is moving forward
Some residents and merchants along Wood Street are trying the overturn the participatory budgeting vote for a two-way protected bike lane on Wood Street, but Ald. LaSpata says the project is moving ahead.
February 8, 2022
During bikeway maintenance rally, Ald. Vasquez discusses efforts to make Clark lanes work
When there's political will to address conflicts between different road users on protected bike lane corridors, it is possible to come up with solutions that make the new layout work better for everyone involved.
February 4, 2022
After recent deaths, Edison Park residents push for safety upgrades on Touhy, NW Highway
Last month the Edison Park community council launched a petition for safety upgrades to Northwest Highway, and the January death of Richard Haljean has renewed calls for traffic cameras on Touhy.
February 3, 2022
Rally for better bike lane maintenance planned for this Thursday 6 PM at Clark/Ridge
It took the city five days to clear snow from the Clark Street protected bike lanes in Edgewater. Conditions have improved somewhat, but a protest is planned to demand timely snow clearance from bikeways.
February 1, 2022
Banning parking as a public safety strategy? Use the space for walking, biking, or dining
Rather than asking, "How will our customers be able to drive here?" merchants should ask, "How can we make it easier for customers to get here?"
January 31, 2022
Glass-half-full Bike League report highlights Chicago’s successes in promoting cycling
LAB did a good job of laying out some of the things that CDOT has gotten right when promoting cycling, while noting that we still need a lot more miles of protected bike lanes.
January 28, 2022