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We are all that wave-tossed Lakefront Trail cyclist
Yesterday morning when big waves knocked a person off their bike on the Lakefront Trail and nearly dragged them into Lake Michigan, it was a symbol of many things.
December 1, 2020
The lakefront parking ban is a barrier for disabled Chicagoans who want to access the trail
It appears that Chicago's current lakefront parking ban doesn't make an exception for people with disabled parking placards.
August 26, 2020
Unannounced Lakefront Trail closure at North forces cyclists to wade through sand
In theory the trail closure is only supposed to happen during off hours, but in practice it's been happening during prime time.
August 17, 2020
The Lakefront Trail reopens after almost 3 months — with strings attached
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.
June 22, 2020
LFT reopens next Monday with limited hours, Social Distancing Ambassadors
Unfortunately, the mayor is closing the LFT each day in the early evening, which will make it somewhat less useful for commuting.
June 15, 2020
Sad Trombone: Lightfoot says the Lakefront Trail is still closed
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.
June 4, 2020
CARA floats a great plan to reopen the Lakefront Trail — with one major drawback
If a compromise could be worked out to accommodate PM rush bike commuters, the running association's strong plan would become even stronger.
May 21, 2020
Experts agree: Seattle-style park tactics can be a solution for safely reopening the lakefront
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.
May 19, 2020
Just how many cops are enforcing Mayor Lightfoot’s Lakefront Trail ban?
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.
April 20, 2020
You can’t bike to work on the LFT, but the Trib suggests illegally cruising LSD for fun
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
April 14, 2020
