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Chicagoland’s car-centric transportation system kills another kid on a bike, Zain Jaber
This case wasn't an accident. It was the predictable outcome of street design that prioritizes the convenience of drivers over the safety of vulnerable road users.
July 28, 2022
A witness discusses how a negligent postal worker killed Joshua Avina, 15, on his bike
"This is yet another tragic example of one of Chicago's children not being able to ride safely in the city's streets," said an attorney from a local bike-focused firm.
July 1, 2022
Stop the child killings. Joshua Avina-Luna, 15, hit by van driver on bike, is 4th kid to die this month.
Chicago has lost four children to traffic violence this month, but the response to the crisis from some aldermen and media outlets has been totally irresponsible.
June 29, 2022
Senior in pickup kills Ride Illinois board member Ramon Escapa on bike in downstate Frederick
"Our organization is devastated by his death," said Ride Illinois executive director David Simmons We will miss Ramon and the amazing work he did for those who ride bikes in Illinois."
June 20, 2022
CPD victim-blamed Lily Shambrook’s mom. Safe streets protest planned this Sunday.
"The city can and should build safe infrastructure to prevent further loss of our friends, family, and loved ones," say protest organizers. "A better future is possible."
June 10, 2022
Lily Grace Shambrook, 3, killed by trucker, is 2nd recent child fatality on/near Leland
Details are still emerging from a truck-bike crash that reportedly took the life of a female toddler riding on the back of her mother's bicycle this morning at Leland and Winthrop avenues in Uptown.
June 9, 2022
2 cyclists were killed near Milwaukee/Kilbourn bridge. Let’s rebuild it to make it safer.
Engineer Philip Santos notes that upgrading the area below the bridge would be more expensive and challenging, but well worth the trouble. “There have been two fatalities here. If you’re going to fix a bridge, do it right.”
May 23, 2022
Seven advocacy groups discuss why this Wednesday’s Chicago Ride of Silence is important
The 20th annual Chicago Ride of Silence is an opportunity to mourn and reflect on lost lives, part of a global movement to honor people killed and injured on bicycles, and demand changes to keep bike riders safe
May 13, 2022
Video shows Nick Parlingayan was dragged 50 feet, residents demand safety upgrades
Greater protection for people on bicycles is imperative, such as robust protected bike lanes with concrete curbs, Jersey barriers, or rigid bollards.
May 11, 2022
Map: Where drivers have fatally struck people biking on Chicago’s Milwaukee Avenue
Given it's status as our city's most popular cycling route, it's way past time for the city to turn the entire corridor into a bike-priority street.
May 6, 2022
