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Who’s protecting and maintaining Chicago’s protected bike lanes?
Sadly, it seems that many bike lane obstructions are still going unaddressed, which can put people on bikes in danger.
September 22, 2021
Panelists: Disability and bike communities have common interests, should join forces
"We really need to work together and build trust so people can work together to build a broader coalition."
August 11, 2021
If the bus is rockin’, don’t bother knockin’: A risqué bikeway obstruction on Randolph St.
Setting aside the question of whether bike lane blockers should be publicly shamed, what is the CTA doing to keep buses out of bike lanes?
April 30, 2021
The new Bike Lane Uprising app makes it easier than ever to report bikeway obstructions
This week Bike Lane Uprising released a smartphone app, available for Android and iOS devices, for filing bikeway blockage reports.
October 29, 2020
Drink beer, help unclog bikeways at Bike Lane Uprising’s keg-tapping party on 10/29
BLU helps document bike lane obstructions and mobilize advocates to support the families of fallen cyclists.
October 21, 2020
There were at least two injury crashes this week near Belmont/LSD, a collision hotspot
It's not clear exactly why this area is a problem spot, but it appears that better guard rail protection is needed.
September 4, 2020
311 is a joke? No, but some bike lane blockage reports are going unaddressed
According to Bike Lane Uprising, a site that documents bikeway obstructions, 311 requests about bike lanes are getting closed before they actually get resolved.
December 18, 2019
Inspector General calls out CPD for illegal parking; police bike lane blockage needs to stop too
While the new advisory focuses on parking in fire lanes and emergency exits, as well as parking placard abuse, the IG's office says it's also interested in sidewalk, crosswalk, and bike lane violations.
October 8, 2019
Cyclists Who Confronted Bike Lane Blockers Were Attacked With Fluid, Fists, SUV
The victims shared photos of the assailants and their plate numbers with the police but, weeks later, no arrests have been made.
March 18, 2019
One Little Victory: CDOT Installs Posts to Deter Parking in Washington Bike Lane
It just goes to show, if you want to keep your local bikeway in good shape, it can't hurt to set up a Twitter account for it. In recent years folks have been tweeting on behalf of the Dearborn, Clinton, and Halsted bike lanes, drawing attention to issues such as illegal parking and poor snow clearance.
January 18, 2019
