Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Bobby Cann

Hamstrung by IDOT, City Plans Buffered Lanes Where Cann Was Killed

By John Greenfield | Jun 12, 2013 | 18 Comments

Last Thursday, about a week after the May 29th death of cyclist Robert “Bobby” Cann, killed by an allegedly drunk, speeding driver at Clybourn and Larrabee, the Chicago Department of Transportation announced plans to stripe buffered bike lanes on the entire 3.5-mile length of Clybourn, from Division to Belmont. Construction should start either this week […]

Bobby Cann’s Killer Charged With Reckless Homicide; IDOT Feigns Concern

By Steven Vance | Jun 3, 2013 | 29 Comments

Robert “Bobby” Cann was cycling on Clybourn Avenue last Wednesday when he was hit and killed by Ryne San Hamel, 28, of Park Ridge, driving a Mercedes sedan at 50 MPH, with a blood-alcohol content of .127, according to police. San Hamel appeared in court on Saturday where he was charged with reckless homicide, aggravated DUI, […]

Driver Kills Cyclist on Clybourn, Where IDOT Is Blocking Protected Bike Lanes

By Steven Vance | May 30, 2013 | 43 Comments

Police are questioning the driver of a Mercedes who was involved in a head-on collision with an Inifiti and then fatally struck cyclist Robert “Bobby” Cann, 26, from behind. The crash took place while the Mercedes driver and Cann were traveling southeast on Clybourn Avenue near Larrabee Street in Old Town. The driver, who stayed […]