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Lightfoot: Nope, I’m not reopening the Lakefront Trail for bike commuting anytime soon
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.
April 11, 2020
Active Trans discusses why it’s not pushing to reopen the Lakefront Trail during pandemic
"We understand the mayor’s decision to close the Lakefront Trail and The 606, and it’s obviously a terrible situation."
April 7, 2020
What workers, including healthcare professionals, are saying about Lakefront Trail ban
"I take the bike path daily to work at a hospital. Now instead I have to take less safe streets."
April 2, 2020
Database documents cities that are repurposing car space during the pandemic
During the pandemic, cities are recognizing it makes sense to take road space away from cars and give it to people.
March 29, 2020
The Low-Stress Lakefront Pandemic Cycling Route
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.
March 28, 2020
Closing trails during pandemic, without opening streets, is misguided and inequitable
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.
March 26, 2020
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
Attack on Cyclist Near Buckingham in Broad Daylight Is 3rd Bike Mugging in a Week
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.
August 7, 2019
There Were Two Robberies of Cyclists on the Near-North Lakefront on Tuesday
Several cyclists were attacked on the Lakefront Trail on the south lakefront in Kenwood and Oakland last spring.
August 5, 2019
Guardrails Installed on South Lakefront; 2nd Crash in 2 Weeks Reported Near Diversey
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.
July 3, 2019
