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Pickups and SUVs are driving the pedestrian death epidemic. But the tide may be turning.

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Bicycling

Hit-and-run driver struck and injured man, 54, on bike in Brighton Park, left plate behind

Courtney Cobbs

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Chicago’s 5,000-bike giveaway and free Learn to Ride classes kick off this summer

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Despite its warts, Chicago is the sweet spot of affordability and good transportation access

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Recently drivers have critically injured people on bikes in West Lawn and Grand Crossing

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An SUV driver killed Martha Velazquez on Columbus in Ashburn. A road diet is planned.

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Illinois court expands a city’s liability to injured bicyclists

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Possible Chicago public restroom pilot could help improve access to public space

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¿Cómo llegan las bicicletas de Chicago al otro lado del mundo?

How do bicycles from Chicago’s Working Bikes community shop end up across the world?