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From ATA’s Suburban Action Week: How to win bike-friendly roads in the ‘burbs
"A lot of these projects last through multiple administrations. If advocacy groups can step up it really helps the project momentum.”
February 25, 2021
Driver, possibly fleeing traffic stop, fatally struck Lakisel Thomas, 43, in Englewood
Thomas was the third pedestrian killed on Chicago streets this year.
February 24, 2021
Lincoln Yards planners say they hope to improve non-car connections to the site
Restoring bus service on Elston and Clybourn avenues would be one way to improve connectivity.
February 23, 2021
Latest Loop Alliance report shows continued uncertainty and preference for personal cars
Personal cars remained the most popular way survey respondents reported getting to work—over 55 percent of respondents have said they use a personal car to commute since September.
February 22, 2021
Gas station next to lakefront in Uptown to be replaced by a bigger gas station
The property owner is seeking a zoning change that would allow for a new two-story building containing a new gas station with accessory retail and office space within a two-story building.
February 19, 2021
Translating the CTA ‘L’ train map into bike routes
Here's a breakdown of a poster that takes the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' train map and replaces the different branches with bikes routes.
February 17, 2021
Lakefront Trail has reopened after 24+ hour closure following blizzard
Let's chalk this up as a rare exception to the CPD's normally excellent trail maintenance protocols.
February 17, 2021
GoFundMe launched for bike crash survivor Alex Betzel, image of SUV released
"It is beyond frustrating that a young, healthy woman with health coverage will be indebted for a crash that she was completely innocent in," wrote Betzel's girlfriend.
February 16, 2021
County’s first-ever bike plan will focus on equitable access to low-stress bikeways
Cook County is developing its first ever bike plan. Learn about the priorities and goals for the plan and how you can get involved.
February 12, 2021
Hit-and-run driver critically injured Alexandra Betzel on her bike in Avondale
While this stretch of Kimball is a popular north-south bike route, and was previously highlighted on the city of Chicago's bike map as a recommended route, it currently has no bikeway treatment.
February 12, 2021
