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Lawrence streetscape includes contraflow bike lane to access North Shore Channel Trail
While it's a bummer that biking on Lawrence itself won't be improved as part of the streetscape project, we can look forward to the nearby Leland Greenway opening next year.
December 14, 2022
Letter from advocacy groups calls for protected bike lanes on Lincoln Ave. in Lincoln Square
Multiple advocacy groups made that argument once again with an open letter to local decision-makers calling on them to include physically-protected bike lanes along as part of the upcoming Lincoln Avenue Streetscape and Plaza project
September 22, 2022
The Berwyn Greenway in Lincoln Square is an upgrade, but more traffic calming is needed
The greenway includes a contraflow bike lane, facilitating two-way bike traffic between the Chicago River and Western Avenue.
August 7, 2022
Driver injuring girl and woman in Andersonville highlights need to make Ashland more ped-friendly
Andersonville is a relatively pedestrian-friendly area of the Far North Side but Ashland throws a wrench in that designation.
March 23, 2022
Rally for better bike lane maintenance planned for this Thursday 6 PM at Clark/Ridge
It took the city five days to clear snow from the Clark Street protected bike lanes in Edgewater. Conditions have improved somewhat, but a protest is planned to demand timely snow clearance from bikeways.
February 1, 2022
Residents elect Granville bike lanes, city caves to pressure from drivers and shelves them
If CDOT had more imagination, they would install traffic diverters on Granville to discourage driving and make biking safer and more comfortable.
January 21, 2022
Neighbors give a thumbs-up to Leland Greenway plan, including possible raised bike lane
CDOT held its second public meeting on the Leland Greenway. The proposed design for the greenway was presented and members of the public are encouraged to submit feedback over the next two weeks.
January 19, 2022
After lobbying from advocates, CDOT commits to better protection for Clark bike lanes
More plastic posts and curb protection are coming to Clark after weeks of consistent blockage by drivers.
December 21, 2021
Better Streets Chicago launches email campaign asking officials to fix the Clark Street bike lanes
Better Streets Chicago launched an email campaign advocating for increased enforcement and design changes for the Edgewater Clark St. bike lane.
December 10, 2021
Edgewater’s Clark St. bike lanes need a redesign in the face of constant blockages
Bike lanes recently installed on Clark St. in Edgewater are still experiencing frequent blockages. We look at bike lane designs in other cities that might be a better alternative to the current Clark St configuration.
November 4, 2021
