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Never mind the lobbyists: Ride Illinois and Bike Grid say it’s essential for state legislators to pass law designating cyclists as “intended” road users.
With apologies to The B-52s, turn your watch back about 34 years. That's when triathlon racer Jon Boub was badly injured on a training ride when his front wheel got stuck in a bridge gap on Saint Charles Road in west-suburban DuPage County. That was because a Wayne Township road crew had removed the asphalt filler from between the wooden planks, making it unsafe for cycling.
March 13, 2026
Illinois lawmakers killed an “Idaho stop” bill this week, but one could pass in the future
Treating stop signs like yield signs is nearly universal among bike riders, and Idaho stop laws have been shown to reduce bike injuries. Rep. Janet Yang Roh explained why her bill didn't pass – this time.
February 17, 2022
Parking minimums hold developers back: Examining the impact of TOD ordinances
Comparing the amount of parking included in projects on transit-friendly land before and after the passage of Chicago's TOD ordinances shows developers are often glad to build less parking if allowed to do so.
January 26, 2021
Lyft launched a new Super PAC to prevent Illinois gig workers from getting employee benefits
After Lyft and other companies overturned California legislation that classified ride-hail drivers as employees, it's now setting its sights on the Prairie State with a $534K Super PAC.
November 13, 2020
New State Bike Laws Kick in and Cycling Becomes Illinois’ Official State Exercise
It's now legal for drivers to cross a solid centerline in order to safely pass a cyclist, bike on the shoulder of the road and use a tail light instead of a rear reflector when riding at night.
January 5, 2018
Details About the New Illinois Bike Safety Legislation
The laws make it legal for drivers to cross a solid centerline in order to safely pass a cyclist, and clarify that biking on the shoulder and using a taillight in place of a rear reflector are legal.
September 5, 2017
