People for Bikes
Response to another awful People for Bikes rating: Chicago cycling conditions aren’t *that* bad. But here’s what we need to do to make them better.
For the fifth year in a row, Chicago gets a dismal ranking. Let's worry less about whether the PFB report is accurate, and more about how to create a truly bike-friendly city.
June 25, 2024
People for Bikes explains why its 2024 City Ratings will likely give Chicago another dismal ranking
"It's very encouraging to see this increase in bike ridership in Chicago," said PFB's Martina Haggerty. "And what we know is that that will only grow as the City builds more protected bike lanes, and fills in those gaps in the network, and reduces speeds."
June 17, 2024
CDOT built it, they came: New report shows Chicago leads the nation in biking growth
The study's findings contrast with People for Bikes studies that repeatedly ranked Chicago as one of the very worst large U.S. cities for cycling.
May 28, 2024
Glass-half-full Bike League report highlights Chicago’s successes in promoting cycling
January 28, 2022
People for Bikes is wrong: Chicago isn’t a worse bike city than Jacksonville or Omaha
January 27, 2022
Chicago’s 30 mph speed limit, lack of connectivity again lead to low People for Bikes rating
July 19, 2021
