Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Lakefront Trail

A Seattle social distancing Ambassador. Photo: Seattle Parks and Recreation

Experts agree: Seattle-style park tactics can be a solution for safely reopening the lakefront

By James Porter | May 19, 2020 | No Comments

Everyone from Mayor Lightfoot to the Chicago Area Runners Association is on the same page: Social Distancing Ambassadors and other strategies can keep park users safe.

All the squad cars and security guard vehicles I saw on Saturday when I visited just about every major street entrance to the Lakefront Trail. Image: John Greenfield

Just how many cops are enforcing Mayor Lightfoot’s Lakefront Trail ban?

By John Greenfield | Apr 20, 2020 | No Comments

It turns out there are fewer cops on the lakefront than one might have expected, but almost all of them are concentrated on the North Side.

You can’t bike to work on the LFT, but the Trib suggests illegally cruising LSD for fun

By John Greenfield | Apr 14, 2020 | No Comments

Sorry to be Sir Thomas Bringdown III, but unless car-free outdoor recreation isn't a viable option for you, it's irresponsible to go out driving for fun during the COVID-19 crisis

Lightfoot: Nope, I’m not reopening the Lakefront Trail for bike commuting anytime soon

By John Greenfield | Apr 11, 2020 | No Comments

The mayor indicated that the idea of reopening the shoreline path solely to bike commuters during the pandemic is a nonstarter, and didn't even address the topic of open streets.

Active Trans discusses why it’s not pushing to reopen the Lakefront Trail during pandemic

By Sharon Hoyer | Apr 7, 2020 | No Comments

"We understand the mayor’s decision to close the Lakefront Trail and The 606, and it’s obviously a terrible situation."

A police officer parked on the trail at Belmont Avenue yesterday evening. Photo: John Greenfield

What workers, including healthcare professionals, are saying about Lakefront Trail ban

By John Greenfield | Apr 2, 2020 | No Comments

"I take the bike path daily to work at a hospital. Now instead I have to take less safe streets."

34th Street in Queens is one of several New York City roadways that is being opened for car-free recreation. Photo: Shekar Krishnan via Twitter

Database documents cities that are repurposing car space during the pandemic

By Steven Vance | Mar 29, 2020 | No Comments

During the pandemic, cities are recognizing it makes sense to take road space away from cars and give it to people.

The Low-Stress Lakefront Pandemic Cycling Route

By John Greenfield | Mar 28, 2020 | No Comments

As long as the entire Lakefront Trail is closed due to crowding concerns, rather than cursing the darkness, let's light a candle with this alternative route.

Residents attempting to practice social distancing on The 606 yesterday. Photo: Michael Burton

Closing trails during pandemic, without opening streets, is misguided and inequitable

By John Greenfield | Mar 26, 2020 | No Comments

If the closures are going remain in effect, the mayor should at least follow New York's lead by creating more space for safe, socially-distanced recreation elsewhere.

Concrete barriers blocking the trail near North Avenue. Photo: John Greenfield

What the heck is going on with the Lakefront Trail?

By John Greenfield | Mar 10, 2020 | No Comments

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.

The 500 block of South Columbus. Image: Google Maps

Attack on Cyclist Near Buckingham in Broad Daylight Is 3rd Bike Mugging in a Week

By John Greenfield | Aug 7, 2019 | 2 Comments

Last week there were two nighttime robberies of bike riders on the Lakefront Trail on the Near North Side within two hours of each other.

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