Database documents cities that are repurposing car space during the pandemic
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During the pandemic, cities are recognizing it makes sense to take road space away from cars and give it to people.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Lakefront Trail
The Low-Stress Lakefront Pandemic Cycling Route
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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.
Closing trails during pandemic, without opening streets, is misguided and inequitable
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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.
What the heck is going on with the Lakefront Trail?
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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.
Attack on Cyclist Near Buckingham in Broad Daylight Is 3rd Bike Mugging in a Week
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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.
There Were Two Robberies of Cyclists on the Near-North Lakefront on Tuesday
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Several cyclists were attacked on the Lakefront Trail on the south lakefront in Kenwood and Oakland last spring.
Guardrails Installed on South Lakefront; 2nd Crash in 2 Weeks Reported Near Diversey
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The park district says railing have been installed 41st Street and the point, but after two recent crashes near Diversey advocates say more protection is needed near the North Side as well.
An In-the-Saddle Exit Interview With Rahm as He Hits the Road
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As he starts out on a two-week, 1,000-mile bike ride around Lake Michigan on the day after he left office, ex-Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel discusses his proudest accomplishments for biking.
Series of Attacks on Cyclists on the South Lakefront Trail
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Several cyclists have been approached from behind on the Lakefront Trail in Kenwood, pulled off their bikes and robbed in early April.
Class, Race, and Sharing Space on the Lakefront Trail
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It's vital to always consider whether we are making room for others as we ride.
Second Car Crash on the Lakefront Trail in Lakeview in Two Weeks
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This latest case is yet more evidence that additional enforcement is needed on the drive.