Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Wicker Park

Bikes make up about 40 percent of vehicles on Milwaukee during the warmer months. Photo: John Greenfield

Most of Milwaukee in Wicker Won’t Get Bike Lanes in 2017, But Other Upgrades Are Planned

By Coco Johnson and John Greenfield | Jul 15, 2017 | 6 Comments

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.

During the warmer months, cyclists make up about 40 % of traffic on the Hipster Highway. They deserve a safe place to ride. Photo: John Greenfield

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Active Trans Asks Wicker Park / Bucktown Residents to Support Bike Lanes on Milwaukee

By Jean Khut | Jun 30, 2017 | 2 Comments

Last night, the advocacy organization hosted a gathering to encourage local residents to advocate for the bike lanes.

The 2000 block of West Division. Image: google Street View

Police Searching for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed Eric Judge, 23, Sunday in Wicker Park

By John Greenfield | Jun 19, 2017 | No Comments

Judge was at least the fifth pedestrian to be killed by a hit-and-run driver in Chicago so far this year.

This is not drone footage. Photo: John Greenfield

Join Us Wednesday for a Streetsblog Meetup on the Robey Hotel Rooftop

By John Greenfield | Jun 5, 2017 | No Comments

The near-panoramic views from this 13th floor venue are sure to delight anyone with an interest in urban planning.

CDOT wants to add a new crosswalk in response to a "pedestrian desire line," the common practice of crossing directly between Starbucks and Walgreens. Photo: John Greenfield

Folks on the Street Weigh in on CDOT’s Plan to Fix the Wicker Park “Crotch”

By John Greenfield | May 18, 2017 | 14 Comments

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/Milwaukee during yesterday's PM rush hour. Photo: John Greenfield

North/Damen Overhaul Could Add Crosswalk, Legalize “6 Corners Shuffle” Bike Move

By John Greenfield | May 10, 2017 | 1 Comment

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.

Most of the right-of-way at Milwaukee/North/Damen is used for moving private motor vehicles, so there's relatively little space for pedestrians, and no dedicated lanes for buses or bikes. Photo: Brandon Bartoszek

Eliminating Left Turns for Cars at North/Damen Would Create More Space for People

By Steven Vance | May 9, 2017 | 18 Comments

One neat trick could go a long way towards solving the traffic problems at Wicker Park's complicated six-way intersection.

Lindsay Bayley with her husband Drew and daughter Willow on a shopping run. Photo courtesy of Lindsay Bayley

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Wicker Park Planner and Mom to Alderman Hopkins: No More Bike Crackdowns

By John Greenfield | Feb 3, 2017 | 36 Comments

In response to the Hopkins-ordered bike sting and other ward transportation and planning issues, local urban planner and mother Lindsay Bayley sent an open letter to the alderman this week.

Police serve and protect by standing around in the street blocking traffic. Photo: @hurmsolo

Today’s Crackdown on Cyclists in Wicker Park Was a Waste of CPD Resources

By John Greenfield | Jan 19, 2017 | 52 Comments

Update 5/30/18, 2:15 PM: Today Alderman Hopkins provided documentation that indicates that he asked the 14th Police District to hold a targeted enforcement event on January 19, 2017, to ticket motorists for dangerous driving, but the police took it upon themselves to focus on ticketing bicyclists instead. Read the full story, including the correspondence from Hopkins, […]

After Cubs Victory, the Streets Were Filled With Happy People Instead of Cars

By John Greenfield | Nov 3, 2016 | 1 Comment

Whether you are a diehard Cubs fan, bandwagon jumper (guilty as charged), or couldn’t care less about baseball, if you love cities you have to appreciate the transformation Chicago underwent after last night’s historic World Series victory. Most people take for granted that roadways are for moving and storing motor vehicles. But on occasions when […]

Council Approves Milwaukee Ave. Bike Counter, Slated for Spring Installation

By John Greenfield | Nov 2, 2016 | No Comments

At yesterday’s City Council meeting, aldermen passed an ordinance, supported by First Ward alderman Joe Moreno, to allow the developer LG Partners to install a bike counter in front of its new building at the northeast corner of Division, Ashland, and Milwaukee. Here’s the announcement from the mayor’s office: An ordinance that passed today will […]

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