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After lobbying from advocates, CDOT commits to better protection for Clark bike lanes
More plastic posts and curb protection are coming to Clark after weeks of consistent blockage by drivers.
December 21, 2021
Jose Velásquez, 16, fatally struck by trucker, remembered at gathering on The 606
Almost a hundred attendees stopped by to pay their respects, the majority of whom were teens and young adults.
December 20, 2021
Bike lane removal for Amazon turn lane prioritizes driver convenience over cyclist safety
This bikeway downgrade, which will make bike riders less safe, makes a mockery of the city's stated Vision Zero goal of eliminating all serious and fatal crashes.
December 20, 2021
Deadly Lakefront Trail crash highlights need for better protection of path users
In light of a recent deadly car crash just inches from the Lakefront Trail, more should be done to protect trail users.
December 17, 2021
(Español) ¿Qué piensan los residentes de Belmont Cragin cerca las nuevas ciclovías?
En 2022, tendremos mejor idea cómo estas nuevas ciclovías cambiaron la comunidad y cómo los residentes se han ajustado.
December 15, 2021
Months after bikeways were installed in Belmont Cragin, what do residents think?
Neighbors we spoke to appreciate that the neighborhood is becoming more bike-friendly, but are concerned about whether the lanes are safe to ride in.
December 15, 2021
Jose Velásquez, 16, is the latest bike rider killed by a turning trucker who failed to yield
Yet another young life has tragically been cut short in Chicago by a truck driver who made a right turn without yielding to a person biking.
December 12, 2021
Better Streets Chicago launches email campaign asking officials to fix the Clark Street bike lanes
Better Streets Chicago launched an email campaign advocating for increased enforcement and design changes for the Edgewater Clark St. bike lane.
December 10, 2021
Reality check: You can’t solve congestion by widening roads – invest in transit instead
Yes, driving to work in Chicagoland is terrible, but more lanes aren't the answer. We need faster, more frequent, and more reliable CTA and Metra service.
December 9, 2021
“Reimagining Mobility’’ series encourages Lawndale residents to explore diverse travel modes
The series is organized by the mobility justice Equiticity, which is also working to open The Go Hub, a neighborhood transportation resource center.
December 7, 2021
