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FOIAed documents: Trucker who fatally struck Chicago bike traveler and writer George Christensen “failed to use due care”
Note: This post includes images from the aftermath of a fatal bike crash that may be disturbing.
November 22, 2024
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
Traditional Bike Messengers Want the Same Building Access Rights as Food Couriers
Cyclists who deliver envelopes and blueprints say they shouldn't be singled out by being forced to enter buildings through loading docks and leave their bags with security.
December 10, 2018
Fallen Courier Blaine Klingenberg’s Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
[This article was produced in partnership with the Chicago Reader.]
August 3, 2016
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