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Food delivery biz is booming during COVID-19, but couriers are worried about the future
Business is booming for most Chicago delivery bikers, but they're unsure how long it will last, and concerned about their health.
April 10, 2020
Eyes on the Street: Chicago Bike Couriers of the Nineties
Take a look at what the Chicago bike delivery scene -- and the downtown streetscape -- was like more than more than two decades ago.
February 3, 2019
Top Divvy Rider Kerdia Roland Pedaled 6,275 Miles in 2017
The food courier, who's African-American, has advice for the city on increasing ridership in communities of color.
January 12, 2018
Critical Mass and Klingenberg Ride Honor Fallen Cyclists, Crash Survivors
There have been far too many bicycle crashes with injuries or fatalities in northeast Illinois in recent months, especially during the past three weeks. With all of the tragic news, one bright spot has been that recent events have inspired bike riders from different walks of life to unite to honor fallen cyclists and survivors of traffic violence.
June 29, 2016
Police Blamed Courier for Fatal Crash; Witnesses Say Bus Driver Ran Stoplight
[Last year the Chicago Reader launched a weekly transportation column written by Streetsblog Chicago editor John Greenfield. This partnership allows Streetsblog to extend the reach of our livable streets advocacy. We syndicate a portion of the column after it comes out online; you can read the remainder on the Reader’s website or in print. The paper hits the streets on Thursdays.]
June 28, 2016