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There Were Two Robberies of Cyclists on the Near-North Lakefront on Tuesday
Several cyclists were attacked on the Lakefront Trail on the south lakefront in Kenwood and Oakland last spring.
August 5, 2019
Friday FOIA Fun: More Interesting Info on Ald. Reilly’s Riverwalk Bike Ban
City emails reveal that riverwalk planners made conflicting claims about whether the promenade was designed to be bike friendly or not, and an official referred to John as a "militant biker."
August 2, 2019
Local Transportation Leaders Weigh in on the Kind of Mobility Future They Want to See
Reps from CDOT, Cook County, and Active Trans participated in the "Mobility as a Service" discussion, part of the Chicago Loop Alliance's Downtown Future Series.
August 1, 2019
In Praise of the Concrete-Protected Bike Lanes in Evanston, Illinois
It would be great to see more bike lanes with continuous concrete protection in the city of Chicago.
August 1, 2019
Far South Siders Weigh in on the New Electric Divvy Bikes at We Keep You Rollin’s Ride
Riverdale residents say they hope that Divvy bikes become as ubiquitous on the Far South Side as in more privileged parts of town.
July 29, 2019
Hit-and-Run SUV Driver Critically Injured Cyclist Sorin Coneac, 17, in Lincoln Square
Bike community members identified the victim, a youth who has been active with a local bike selling discussion group.
July 29, 2019
CPD Reports Detail Incidents From the Early Days of the Scooter Pilot
In the first week of Chicago's scooter pilot, scooters were reportedly used as an assault weapon and to vandalize a car. Scooter riders were also injured in run-ins with motorists, potholes, and an angry bicyclist.
July 26, 2019
Deconstructing Ald. Reilly’s Radio Interview About His Riverwalk Bike Ban Ordinance
Although Reilly's claim that the riverwalk was intended as a pedestrian-only space is revisionist history, his comments about the need for a road diet on Upper Wacker are spot-on.
July 26, 2019
More Thoughts and Images of Biking in Mexico
While biking in Chicago requires preparation, in small Mexican towns cycling the natural way to do short trips and errands.
July 24, 2019
Courier German Catalan-Cortez Killed in Blue Line Incident, 3 Cyclists Injured Last Week
Catalan Cortez was the second cyclist killed after falling onto 'L' tracks in the last two years.
July 23, 2019
