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SW Collective and Active Trans study ways to save lives on Pulaski, one of Chicago’s deadliest streets

Since June 2023 there have been at least five pedestrian and bike fatality crashes on Pulaski, plus other deadly collisions. How can we make the road safer?

July 30, 2024

Southwest Collective leads monthly bike rides to highlight every park in the area near Midway Airport

Streetsblog showed up for Saturday's ride from Nottingham Park in Clearing. The group's goal is to improve walk/bike/transit conditions and build camaraderie.

July 15, 2024

Day Two of Bike Lane Week on Streetsblog Chicago: Far Southwest Side

Checking out new bikeways on 119th, the Major Taylor Trail connector, 81st/82nd, and Loomis.

December 6, 2023

Ride celebrates Black cycling champ Major Taylor, modern-day African-American bike advocacy

The Major Taylor Trail Keepers Celebration Ride was organized by MTTK Chicago, Friends of the Major Taylor Trail, and Major Taylor Cycling Club Chicago.

August 29, 2023

Why doesn’t the 111th Street streetscape improvement project include bike improvements?

The two-lane street across the Mt. Greenwood community is designated as a "Bicycle-friendly route" by Google Maps, but the new project doesn't include any bike upgrades.