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 Wicker Park
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.
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.
Police Searching for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed Eric Judge, 23, Sunday in Wicker Park
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Judge was at least the fifth pedestrian to be killed by a hit-and-run driver in Chicago so far this year.
Join Us Wednesday for a Streetsblog Meetup on the Robey Hotel Rooftop
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The near-panoramic views from this 13th floor venue are sure to delight anyone with an interest in urban planning.
Folks on the Street Weigh in on CDOT’s Plan to Fix the Wicker Park “Crotch”
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To further check the community's pulse on these proposed changes, I dropped by the crossroads to buttonhole people during the evening rush.
North/Damen Overhaul Could Add Crosswalk, Legalize “6 Corners Shuffle” Bike Move
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Last night some 90 residents turned out for a community meeting where the Chicago Department of Transportation presented plans for short-term, forward-thinking improvements to the intersection that will make it safer for all road users.
Eliminating Left Turns for Cars at North/Damen Would Create More Space for People
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One neat trick could go a long way towards solving the traffic problems at Wicker Park's complicated six-way intersection.