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At World Day of Remembrance event, survivors urged city, drivers to prevent traffic deaths
Despite the calls for safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists at the event, CDOT revealed that aldermen still have the power to veto safety infrastructure via aldermanic privilege.
November 18, 2019
Dozens of cyclists lined the Milwaukee Avenue bike lane to protest Carla Aiello’s death
Our leaders have a moral obligation to learn from this case and take action to save lives, so that something positive can come out of this tragedy.
November 7, 2019
As scooter pilot ends, Active Trans report calls for expanding it, with strings attached
Go ahead and expand the program, Active Trans says, but require parking docks or corrals, and keep them out of downtown and off the Lakefront Trail.
October 14, 2019
Guardrails Installed on South Lakefront; 2nd Crash in 2 Weeks Reported Near Diversey
The park district says railing have been installed 41st Street and the point, but after two recent crashes near Diversey advocates say more protection is needed near the North Side as well.
July 3, 2019
Here’s the Director’s Cut of the “Secret History of the Riverwalk Bike Ban” Article
Emails reveal how the threat of a cyclist revolt convinced the city to end the de-facto prohibition. Here's a longer version of John's Reader column with additional quotes from the email trove.
June 28, 2019
Nevermind the NIMBYs: Here’s How to Save Bikeway Projects in Lincoln Park, North Shore
Neighbors are trying to kill the current plans for the Dickens Greenway and the Skokie Valley Trail. Here's how you can help stop them.
June 27, 2019
New Riverwalk Design and Bogus Bike Enforcement Eliminate a Safe Cycling Route
The new design of the eastern riverwalk is hostile to cycling, and security guards are ordering cyclists to dismount, although it's still legal to ride there.
May 15, 2019
CDOT Chief Touts Rahm Emanuel’s Transportation Wins at Active Trans Gala
The gala honored honored local nonprofits, businesses and people that have made a significant impact on biking, walking and transit in the region.
March 9, 2019
Where Do Lightfoot and Preckwinkle Stand on Transportation Issues?
Both candidates have sensible transportation platforms, but here's what they've said about specific issues.
February 27, 2019
Go for the #DIVVYGOLD: The System Has Launched Its Winter Cycling Challenge
If you haven't been riding a bike this winter, now's a great time to get back in the saddle.
February 5, 2019
