Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Lakefront Trail

Cyclists near Montrose Avenue. Photo: Imelda March

The Lakefront Trail reopens after almost 3 months — with strings attached

By Imelda March | Jun 22, 2020 | No Comments

Trail users told Streetsblog they're happy the path has reopened, but they're bummed about the 7 p.m. closing time and North Avenue to Grand Avenue detour.

LFT reopens next Monday with limited hours, Social Distancing Ambassadors

By John Greenfield | Jun 15, 2020 | No Comments

Unfortunately, the mayor is closing the LFT each day in the early evening, which will make it somewhat less useful for commuting.

Sad Trombone: Lightfoot says the Lakefront Trail is still closed

By John Greenfield | Jun 4, 2020 | No Comments

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but despite thousands of signatures in support of reopening the trail, Mayor Lightfoot confirmed it's still off-limits.

To maintain social distance while the Lakefront Trail is closed, a father pushes his child in a jogging stroller in the street on Inner Lake Shore Drive. Photo: John Greenfield

CARA floats a great plan to reopen the Lakefront Trail — with one major drawback

By John Greenfield | May 21, 2020 | No Comments

If a compromise could be worked out to accommodate PM rush bike commuters, the running association's strong plan would become even stronger.

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.

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