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Protesters at last night's rally. At least ten people have been fatally struck by drivers while biking on Chicago streets this year. Photo: Steven Vance

Dozens of advocates protested Halsted bike lane removal for Amazon warehouse turn lane

By Courtney Cobbs | Dec 30, 2021 | No Comments

Cycling and environmental justice advocates showed up to protest the removal of part of one of the Halsted Street bike lanes to make room for a turn lane for a new Amazon warehouse in Bridgeport.

Looking south on Halsted below an Orange Line and Metra viaduct just south of the river. The existing bike lane has been scraped out to make room for a left turn lane for truckers. Photo: Matthew Maule

Bike lane removal for Amazon turn lane prioritizes driver convenience over cyclist safety

By John Greenfield | Dec 20, 2021 | No Comments

This bikeway downgrade, which will make bike riders less safe, makes a mockery of the city's stated Vision Zero goal of eliminating all serious and fatal crashes.

Una nueva ciclovía verde contracorriente en Wrightwood Avenue. Foto: Ruth Rosas

(Español) ¿Qué piensan los residentes de Belmont Cragin cerca las nuevas ciclovías?

By Ruth Rosas | Dec 15, 2021 | No Comments

En 2022, tendremos mejor idea cómo estas nuevas ciclovías cambiaron la comunidad y cómo los residentes se han ajustado.

A new Neighborhood Greenway with a contraflow bike lane on Wrightwood Avenue. Photo: Ruth Rosas

Months after bikeways were installed in Belmont Cragin, what do residents think?

By Ruth Rosas | Dec 15, 2021 | No Comments

Neighbors we spoke to appreciate that the neighborhood is becoming more bike-friendly, but are concerned about whether the lanes are safe to ride in.

Better Streets Chicago launches email campaign asking officials to fix the Clark Street bike lanes

By Courtney Cobbs | Dec 10, 2021 | No Comments

Better Streets Chicago launched an email campaign advocating for increased enforcement and design changes for the Edgewater Clark St. bike lane.

The new Divvy e-bike design. Photo: Eric Allix Rogers

Divvy’s sleek new electric bike model is going to be a hot commodity for riders

By Courtney Cobbs | Dec 2, 2021 | No Comments

"Overall I'm impressed with the new Divvy bikes and look forward to snagging one whenever I’m away from my own bike."

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