Bike Boxes, Slip Lane Removal, and a Fat Crosswalk Come to Wicker Park Six-Way
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The changes make this hectic six-way safer, better organized, and more pleasant for the many people who pass through on foot and bike each day.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Milwaukee Avenue
Milwaukee Avenue Update: Goodbye Car Slip Lane, Hello Bike Turn Lane
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The Chicago Department of Transportation's complete streets makeover of Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park seems is moving along nicely.
Eyes on the Street: A First Look at New “Dashed Bike Lanes” on Milwaukee Avenue
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It already appears that car drivers are generally respecting the dashed lines.
“Dashed Bike Lanes” Will Go in on Milwaukee in Wicker Park Next Week
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CDOT plans to striped “dashed bike lanes” on Milwaukee between Division and North, where putting in conventional lanes would require removing dozens of car parking spots.
Large Property For Sale Next To California Blue Line Station Could House 100s of People
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A large property next to the California 'L' station that's now on the market is likely to spark more concerns about gentrification.
A Rundown of Improvements Planned for the Milwaukee Avenue Corridor This Summer
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It wasn't crystal clear from the presentation earlier this month which "near-term" improvements are slated for construction this summer, so here's a recap.
Most of Milwaukee in Wicker Won’t Get Bike Lanes in 2017, But Other Upgrades Are Planned
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While most of this stretch won't be getting bike lanes in the near future, a number of bike- and pedestrian-friendly changes are planned for later this year.
Active Trans Asks Wicker Park / Bucktown Residents to Support Bike Lanes on Milwaukee
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Last night, the advocacy organization hosted a gathering to encourage local residents to advocate for the bike lanes.
Plate Tectonics: A Sketchy Situation for Cyclists on the “Hipster Highway”
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Construction plates have created a hazard for cyclists on the 1700 block of North Milwaukee, just south of the Milwaukee/Leavitt entrance to the Bloomingdale Trail.
Plan for Polish Triangle Would Create a Better Biking & Business Environment
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The Wicker Park-Bucktown business improvement district wants to widen the sidewalk to create more pedestrian space across from the Polish Triangle.
Wicker Park / Bucktown Plan Has Great Ideas for Improving Transportation
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Fixing the North/Damen/Milwaukee intersection, adding bike lanes on Milwaukee Avenue, and making the viaducts by the Clybourn Metra stop safer and more pleasant are all scenes we'd love to see.