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Traditional Bike Messengers Want the Same Building Access Rights as Food Couriers
Cyclists who deliver envelopes and blueprints say they shouldn't be singled out by being forced to enter buildings through loading docks and leave their bags with security.
December 10, 2018
Study: The 606 Shows the Downside of Having Parks Nonprofits Lead Infra Projects
The authors argued that groups like the Trust for Public Land, which managed Bloomingdale Trail development, tend to overlook potential impacts on housing affordability.
December 7, 2018
CDOT Does Paint-and-Post Safety Fixes at Belmont/Ashland/Lincoln
The new bump-outs shorten crossing distances, help address the intersection's skewed layout, and discourage fast turns by drivers.
December 6, 2018
CDOT’s Progressive Remix of the Logan Traffic Circle Is Close to Becoming a Reality
CDOT's final recommendations include switching the traffic circle to two-way traffic, unifying the two portions of the Logan Square green space, and rerouting Kedzie to create a new plaza.
December 5, 2018
Blizzard of DOT: Transpo Officials Provide Deets on Bike Lane Plowing Protocols
CDOT explains when and how they plow protected lane, and what you should do when you encounter blockages.
December 5, 2018
After a 2016 Slump, 2017 Was Divvy’s Most Profitable Year Ever
While the system still lost money on operations, it still turned a $3.37 million profit for the city overall thanks to station ad revenue and Blue Cross Blue Shield sponsorship money.
December 4, 2018
How Can Biking Stay Joyful in the Midst of Winter?
Streetsblog reporter Lynda Lopez shares her thoughts on becoming a year-round bike commuter.
December 3, 2018
A Guide to Locally Made Winter Gear and Gifts for Cyclists
I prepared this list for another Chicago publication, but since they didn't wind up having space for it in print, I thought I'd share it with SBC readers. One thing I learned from researching the piece is that, not counting the local cycling components giant (and Streetsblog sponsor) SRAM Corporation, there are a surprisingly small number of homegrown bike products in Chicago nowadays. Whether that's due to higher commercial rents than other bike gear Meccas (hello Minneapolis), excessive city bureaucracy for small businesses, or other factors, it would be great to see more bike product businesses here in the future.
November 30, 2018
Second Car Crash on the Lakefront Trail in Lakeview in Two Weeks
This latest case is yet more evidence that additional enforcement is needed on the drive.
November 30, 2018
Widow of Cyclist Jesse Rodriguez Sues Parents of Teen Who Killed Him
The suit claims the parents are liable due to "negligent entrustment of a vehicle to a minor."
November 29, 2018