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Ghost Bike Installation Planned for Fallen Cyclist Raul Ortiz-Gomez on October 20
Ortiz was struck and killed by an Uber Driver in West Town as he was biking to work last June.
October 12, 2018
Despite Inaccurate Numbers, Bicycling Magazine’s Demotion of Chicago Is On-Point
While the magazine's figures for our city's current bikeway mileage are off, ranking Chicago in sixth place is more realistic than our top ranking in 2016.
October 11, 2018
The City Has Posted Signs Threatening Prosecution for Biking on Riverwalk
Unless Alderman Reilly's proposed ordinance passes, which hasn't happened yet, you have every right to ride your bike (courteously, of course) on the riverwalk.
October 10, 2018
CMAP Emphasizes Investment in Underserved Communities in ON TO 2050 Plan
According to CMAP, "Regions that are more inclusive have longer, stronger periods of prosperity and shorter periods of stagnation."
October 10, 2018
Eyes on the Street: The Roscoe and School/Aldine Greenways Are Ready to Ride
The new greenways feature an unusual raised bike lane section, pedestrian improvements, and some walk signals that are accessible to people with visual impairments.
October 9, 2018
How Do We Ensure Residents Can Stay in Their Communities to Benefit From the Paseo?
During a panel discussion hosted by the American Planning Association, community leaders argued that measures need to be taken to preserve affordability along the new trail.
October 8, 2018
Another Case of Brutality Against a Bicyclist in West Town
After courier Brian Bauer caught up with a motorist who tried to run him off the road to hold him accountable, the driver gave him a vicious beat-down.
October 5, 2018
Active Trans Study Vindicates Reilly’s Opposition to “Distracted Walking” Ordinance
The downtown alderman was right: Dangerous drivers, not distracted pedestrians are largely to blame for traffic crashes.
October 4, 2018
Drivers Struck 296 People in Reilly’s Ward in the Last Year, No Reported Riverwalk Crashes
The car-pedestrian crashes included 48 cases with incapacitating injuries, but there have been no media reports of serious bike/ped crashes in the ward. So why is Alderman Reilly focused on banning bikes on the riverwalk?
October 3, 2018
Divvy Security Reinstallations Speeded up, Possibly in Response to Our Coverage
Shortly before the Reader published an expose on the problem, the city announced they were speeding up security measures. Right before a WTTW segment on the issue, they moved the completion date forward again.
October 3, 2018
