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Deconstructing Ald. Reilly’s Radio Interview About His Riverwalk Bike Ban Ordinance
Although Reilly's claim that the riverwalk was intended as a pedestrian-only space is revisionist history, his comments about the need for a road diet on Upper Wacker are spot-on.
July 26, 2019
Emails Show CDOT Pushed Back on Reilly’s Riverwalk Bike Ban as “Too Extreme”
The transportation department rightly argued that the ban would violate the spirit of Chicago's promise to the feds that the riverwalk would be available for bike commuting.
July 11, 2019
Pencil It in: Reilly’s Riverwalk Bike Ban May Get a Committee Hearing Next Thursday
Although the bike ban isn't on the agenda for the next meeting yet, two aldermen recently said it will get a hearing, and Ald. Reilly could add it to the docket next week. We'll keep you posted.
July 5, 2019
Here’s the Director’s Cut of the “Secret History of the Riverwalk Bike Ban” Article
Emails reveal how the threat of a cyclist revolt convinced the city to end the de-facto prohibition. Here's a longer version of John's Reader column with additional quotes from the email trove.
June 28, 2019
Here Are Seven Times the City Said the Chicago Riverwalk Would Accommodate Biking
Here's clear evidence that banning cycling on the riverwalk would be an unfair bait-and-switch.
May 30, 2019
All’s Well That Ends Wells? Trailblazer Gets a Street Name, Fascist Tribute Remains
Today Congress Drive was renamed for civil rights icon Ida B. Wells, but aldermen King and Reilly originally called for renaming Balbo Drive, which honors Mussolini's air commander.
February 11, 2019
Eyes on the Street: Mixed Messages on the Riverwalk
While signs and markings on the Lakefront Trail lead cyclists to the riverwalk, signs at the promenade warn that they'll be prosecuted if they ride there, even though it's still legal to do so.
October 15, 2018
The City Has Posted Signs Threatening Prosecution for Biking on Riverwalk
Unless Alderman Reilly's proposed ordinance passes, which hasn't happened yet, you have every right to ride your bike (courteously, of course) on the riverwalk.
October 10, 2018
Active Trans Study Vindicates Reilly’s Opposition to “Distracted Walking” Ordinance
The downtown alderman was right: Dangerous drivers, not distracted pedestrians are largely to blame for traffic crashes.
October 4, 2018
Drivers Struck 296 People in Reilly’s Ward in the Last Year, No Reported Riverwalk Crashes
The car-pedestrian crashes included 48 cases with incapacitating injuries, but there have been no media reports of serious bike/ped crashes in the ward. So why is Alderman Reilly focused on banning bikes on the riverwalk?
October 3, 2018
