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An In-the-Saddle Exit Interview With Rahm as He Hits the Road
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.
May 21, 2019
Series of Attacks on Cyclists on the South Lakefront Trail
Several cyclists have been approached from behind on the Lakefront Trail in Kenwood, pulled off their bikes and robbed in early April.
April 11, 2019
Class, Race, and Sharing Space on the Lakefront Trail
It's vital to always consider whether we are making room for others as we ride.
April 9, 2019
Second Car Crash on the Lakefront Trail in Lakeview in Two Weeks
This latest case is yet more evidence that additional enforcement is needed on the drive.
November 30, 2018
Yet Another Reckless Driver on the LFT Highlights Need for Guard Rails, Enforcement
According to police, an intoxicated motorist careened off the drive and onto the shoreline path early this morning.
November 15, 2018
A Mellow Bike Detour for the North Lakefront Trail Shutdown
The trail will be closed from Berwyn to Ardmore for a widening project until mid-August.
July 10, 2018
IDOT Proposes Detailed Options for Lakefront Trail, Part of North Lake Shore Drive Project
After many (one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine) meetings the first phase of what will probably be a decades-long process of the complete reconstruction of North Lake Shore Drive took place yesterday afternoon. This meeting was the most straightforward as the elements considered had already been narrowed down and because most attendees were repeats and familiar with the meeting's format.
March 13, 2018
Montrose-Fullerton Trail Separation Will Require Cyclists to Cross a Parking Lot — Twice
The North-Oak plan includes a new concrete walking path by the Oak Street underpass.
February 15, 2018
Latest Crash Highlights Need for Guardrails Along Lakefront Trail
The collision, which critically injured the driver, was at least the third crash along the south Lakefront Trail within a few months.
January 3, 2018
Chicago Streetsies: Best of 2017
As we close out 2017 here at Streetsblog Chicago, we thought we’d celebrate the upside of a generally rotten year in the United States by highlighting some of the more positive things that happened in Chicago transportation in 2017.
December 22, 2017