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Driver, 90, Strikes Two Cyclists in West Town, Police Arrest One of the Cyclists
As the elderly motorist was striking the cyclists, one of them smashed his windshield. The cyclist was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor, but the driver got off with a moving violation.
April 24, 2019
Black Cyclists Weigh in on the Recent Lakefront Trail Assaults
Members of the group 2wheelgods argue that the correct response to the muggings is more community investment, not more policing.
April 19, 2019
Q & A: Right-on-Red Etiquette for Cyclists, Roosevelt Bus Route, and Metra Signage
Where's the best place to stand with your bike while waiting for a red? Why doesn't the Roosevelt bus go to the planetarium anymore? And why don't Metra trains have better signage?
April 15, 2019
Series of Attacks on Cyclists on the South Lakefront Trail
Several cyclists have been approached from behind on the Lakefront Trail in Kenwood, pulled off their bikes and robbed in early April.
April 11, 2019
Breakin’ the Law: What Should We Do About Cyclists Who Don’t Play By the Rules?
While some kinds of lawbreaking on two wheels are truly inexcusable, most should be addressed with better infrastructure rather than enforcement, and some shouldn't be illegal at all.
April 11, 2019
Divvy Deal Passes, and Uber Fails to Buy the Future of Chicago Bike-Share
Uber's month-long misinformation campaign against the Divvy/Lyft deal ultimately failed, meaning Chicago will get citywide expansion while maintaining public control of bike-share.
April 10, 2019
Class, Race, and Sharing Space on the Lakefront Trail
It's vital to always consider whether we are making room for others as we ride.
April 9, 2019
Hearing for Motorcyclist Charged With Assaulting Cyclists Pushed Back to May
Zachary Konecki was charged with aggravated assault for allegedly groping a female cyclist and punching out her husband last September.
April 9, 2019
Despite Uber’s Misinformation Campaign, Divvy Expansion Deal Passes in Committee
Uber has apparently spent tens of thousands of dollars trying to kill the city's deal with Lyft, but ultimately aldermen advanced the proposal to the full Council for a vote on Wednesday.
April 8, 2019
“Bicycle / Race” Author Adonia Lugo Offers Advice on Building “Human Infrastructure”
Lugo discussed why cities need to pay as much attention to the "software" of community relationships as the hardware of transportation infrastructure.
April 7, 2019
