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Case of driver, 92, critically injuring bike rider at Valley Line Trail/Devon intersection raises multiple issues

Are RRFB signals really a good approach for trail safety? And why does Chicago have policies that force elderly people to drive?

August 24, 2023

County, CDOT hosted bike ride to look at the strengths and weaknesses of SE Side bike infrastructure

Feedback from the ride and an online survey will be used for the Lake Calumet Bike Network Study.

August 23, 2023

CPD knows owner of car whose driver killed Ulysses Coleman, 38, Sunday in Austin, but hasn’t filed charges

Hopefully the police department will use all legal methods available to identify and charge the motorist who killed Coleman.

August 21, 2023

39th Ward PB election funds a half mile of protected bike lanes on Montrose between Pulaski and Kostner in Irving Park

It's not a bad location for protected lanes since this part of Montrose, a mostly two-lane street, connects with Elston Avenue, a diagonal crosstown cycling route.

August 19, 2023

Sorry, the Smart Streets Pilots Ordinance to ticket bike lane blockers hasn’t kicked in yet

Smart Streets Pilots aren't a thing at this point. But they're something to look forward to.

August 17, 2023

Parking spots are turned into people space as a Lakeview garage becomes an apartment complex

The adaptive reuse of a 1920s parking garage at 3121 N. Broadway transformed it into new housing close to the 'L' and the Lakefront Trail.

August 15, 2023

RTA explores holistic approaches to safety on transit

Feedback from the meeting will inform a cross-sector safety summit with RTA, the city, the Chicago Community Trust and Elevated Chicago later this year.

August 11, 2023

Commissioner Biagi and Ald. La Spata discuss how aldermanic prerogative affects bikeway installation

They argue that developing a cohort of bike-friendly alders and wards, plus the Chicago Cycling Strategy, will help create a citywide, connected bike network.

August 10, 2023

Buckner passes 2023 Transit Omnibus Bill to improve safety, equity, and quality of service, and extend farebox recovery relief

Gov. Pritzker recently signed State Rep. Buckner’s latest bill, HB1342-Transit Riding Privileges/Fare or the 2023 Transit Omnibus Bill

August 9, 2023