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Housepainter James Woods rides in the Lake Street protected bike lane on the West Side soon after it was installed several years ago. Conditions have degraded significantly since then. Photo: John Greenfield

Active Transportation Alliances renews call for a protected bike lane network

By Courtney Cobbs | Jun 1, 2021 | No Comments

The Active Transportation Alliance analyzed Chicago's progress on creating an all-ages, all abilities cycling network and renewed the call for a network of protected bike lanes.

“School of Rock” drummer Kevin Clark is second cyclist killed at Logan/Western within 13 years

By John Greenfield | May 26, 2021 | No Comments

This second bike fatality at Logan/Western in 13 years underscores the fact that we can't wait any longer for safety improvements at this location.

Riding through the south LSD bridge house on the Navy Pier Flyover. Photo: Juan Dominguez

Tunnel vision: With bike-through bridge houses, Navy Pier Flyover is finally completed

By John Greenfield | May 11, 2021 | No Comments

Aesthetically the span is still a little rough around the edges, but this still marks a major milestone in the history of Chicago cycling infrastructure.

Don’t victim-blame architect Helmut Jahn for his tragic bike crash death

By John Greenfield | May 10, 2021 | No Comments

While Jahn reportedly ran a stop sign on his bike, all the facts of his death aren't clear yet, and he deserves our empathy.

Detail from the NIMBY flier. Won't somebody think of the cars?

Parking Karens want to block Lincoln Square affordable TOD, advocates fight back

By John Greenfield and Courtney Cobbs | May 6, 2021 | No Comments

Fliers claiming Lincoln Square "has a parking deficit of 1,519 spaces" are based on an ancient, absurdly car-centric 1998 study.

Buckner moves to block $6.5B in state financing for dubious One Central transit hub

By John Greenfield | May 5, 2021 | No Comments

So far Wisconsin-based Landmark Development has failed to make a case that the project would have enough public benefits to justify the massive subsidy.

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