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You can’t bike to work on the LFT, but the Trib suggests illegally cruising LSD for fun
Sorry to be Sir Thomas Bringdown III, but unless car-free outdoor recreation isn't a viable option for you, it's irresponsible to go out driving for fun during the COVID-19 crisis
April 14, 2020
Health concerns, competition are challenges for food delivery drivers during the pandemic
While more people are ordering takeout, restaurants are closing, and laid-off workers are getting into the field, creating competition. And then there's the challenge of staying healthy.
April 13, 2020
Lightfoot: Nope, I’m not reopening the Lakefront Trail for bike commuting anytime soon
The mayor indicated that the idea of reopening the shoreline path solely to bike commuters during the pandemic is a nonstarter, and didn't even address the topic of open streets.
April 11, 2020
Increased walk/bike during the pandemic is an opportunity to improve our streets
While Chicago has been closing trails and parks in response to crowding during the pandemic, we should be opening streets to make room for safe, socially-distanced recreation.
April 8, 2020
Eyes on the Street: Crowded sidewalks and half-empty parking lanes in Andersonville
The sidewalks on Clark Street are too narrow to allow for social distancing, but the parking lanes are lightly used right now. Let's turn one of them into pedestrian space.
April 7, 2020
Let’s fence off empty parking lanes to make room for safe walking and running
Sidewalks are crowded nowadays, but parking lanes were empty. Let's turn parking lanes into pedestrian space.
April 6, 2020
How to safely ride your bike during the pandemic
During the COVID-19 outbreak, knowing how to ride safely and confidently on city streets is more important than ever.
April 6, 2020
Healthcare provider Bridget Fowler: “Lakefront Trail should be reopened for commuting”
"I want people to know that, if you see a cyclist, it could be a medical worker on their way to work to save lives."
April 4, 2020
What workers, including healthcare professionals, are saying about Lakefront Trail ban
"I take the bike path daily to work at a hospital. Now instead I have to take less safe streets."
April 2, 2020
Bus-only lanes are needed on North LSD. Here are some possible scenarios.
More advocacy is needed to make sure we don't wind up with a car-centric North Lake Shore Drive redesign.
April 1, 2020
