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A child heads north on Drake St. during the parade as part of the blessing of the bikes of Tabor Lutheran Church. Photo: Imelda March

Blessing of the Bikes in Albany Park kicks off a blessedly normal summer

By John Greenfield | Jun 21, 2021 | No Comments

In the wake of the COVID pandemic, "It’s wonderful to have the ability to be outside with neighbors and other community organizations and just enjoy life."

The Dickens Avenue Slow Street. Photo: John Greenfield

At meeting on popular Dickens Greenway plan, Ald. Smith complains about “bad cyclists”

By Courtney Cobbs | May 19, 2021 | No Comments

On Tuesday night Alderman Michele Smith of the 43rd ward convened a public meeting over Zoom about the two-years-old proposal to convert part of Dickens Avenue in Lincoln Park into a “Neighborhood Greenway.” Chicago Department of Transportation bicycle and pedestrian program manager David Smith presented plans for the greenway and answered questions from the audience. […]

A collage of 3 images of scooters, and the cover page of Chicago's 2020 scooter evaluation report

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Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Scooters

Blessing of the Bikes in Albany Park kicks off a blessedly normal summer

At meeting on popular Dickens Greenway plan, Ald. Smith complains about “bad cyclists”

COVID likely reduced e-scooter use, despite more scooters and larger service area last year

Car-free Sundays on State events will run through the summer, starting July 11

Eyes on the street: Lots of people were biking on Clark Street in 19 degrees

CDOT responds to COVID transportation challenges with a flurry of bike rack installations