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“No one bikes in Chicago during the winter!” Part Three: Nice turnout for Divvy, every day
Divvy data shows thousands of rides were taken on most days in January.
February 9, 2024
The CTA’s winter arsenal: sleet fighters, snowplow blades, and diesel locomotives
Current staffing shortages aside, the CTA appears to generally do a pretty good job of keeping trains and buses functioning during inclement weather.
January 25, 2023
How have biking conditions been in Latine communities this winter?
If they are not cleared, these bikeways that are supposed to help us ride safely instead wind up constraining our mobility.
January 24, 2022
¿Cómo están las condiciones de las ciclovías en las comunidades latinas?
Si no limpian, estas ciclovías que nos deben ayudar a andar con seguridad terminan con restringiendo nuestra movilidad.
January 24, 2022
What Chicago winter weather operations would be like if we ran the city
Winter storm advisories and snow route parking bans are all very well, but how about municipal sidewalk snow clearance, and more prompt and effective plowing of protected bike lanes?
December 1, 2021
My Block, My Hood, My City provided needed snow shoveling on South and West sides
"Sidewalk shoveling improves one person's life and makes winters more manageable. We are the most segregated city in the country. By coming together we are breaking down some barriers between race and class."
March 25, 2021
CDOT, CTA and Other Departments Provide Updates on Winter Preparations
There may have been a high of 74 degrees Fahrenheit yesterday in Chicago, but city departments and agencies want to remind residents that colder days are ahead, and let them know what preparations are being made for the coming deep-freeze.
November 18, 2016
Divvy Installs 300th Station as Members Keep Riding in Colder Temps
Divvy completed the first season's rollout with the installation of the 300th station at Lincoln/Halsted/Fullerton yesterday afternoon. As the system has grown, annual members are making more trips, even while the temperature drops.
October 30, 2013