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Going postal: Lakefront Trail users rejoice over Chicago Park District installing bollards at Belmont
People who walk and bike are thrilled by the new initiative to keep drivers off the shoreline path. So how about making this a citywide strategy to protect pedestrians and cyclists from drivers?
June 21, 2024
CDOT is launching free “Learn to Ride” bike classes for adults and children
One popular soon-to-be returning program from the Chicago Department of Transportation is "Learn to Ride," which offers adults and children info on how to safely get around by bicycle.
May 26, 2023
LFT is partly closed, Divvy is still partially functioning through the deep-freeze
The blizzard conditions, high winds, and subzero temperatures of the past 24 hours in Chicago have been character-building, to say the least.
December 23, 2022
New perpendicular parking crams in more cars at Montrose Beach, raises safety concerns
Parking was recently reconfigured at Montrose Beach at the request of local alderperson James Cappleman. The new layout raises traffic safety concerns.
June 8, 2022
Lakefront Trail has reopened after 24+ hour closure following blizzard
Let's chalk this up as a rare exception to the CPD's normally excellent trail maintenance protocols.
February 17, 2021
What the heck is going on with the Lakefront Trail?
Although it looks like the bike path is fine to use between Fullerton and North avenues, the park district says that erosion has made it unsafe to ride on.
March 10, 2020
Advocate For Adding Bus Lanes to North Lake Shore Drive Without Widening the Highway
The most sustainable option, converting existing traffic lanes to bus-only, is still on the table. But it's not going to happen unless residents voice support for it.
August 2, 2018
Separation Anxiety: Uptowners Fear Ardmore-Montrose Bike Path Will Cause a Bloodbath
The trail reroute also adds a half-mile detour for bicyclists.
May 8, 2018
Guards Endanger 606 Users While Chasing a Cyclist
Guards shouldn't be patrolling the narrow elevated path in SUVs, and they definitely shouldn't be speeding down the trail to confront cyclists.
February 28, 2018
Montrose-Fullerton Trail Separation Will Require Cyclists to Cross a Parking Lot — Twice
The North-Oak plan includes a new concrete walking path by the Oak Street underpass.
February 15, 2018
