Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Lakefront Trail

Residents attempting to practice social distancing on The 606 yesterday. Photo: Michael Burton

Closing trails during pandemic, without opening streets, is misguided and inequitable

By John Greenfield | Mar 26, 2020 | No Comments

If the closures are going remain in effect, the mayor should at least follow New York's lead by creating more space for safe, socially-distanced recreation elsewhere.

Concrete barriers blocking the trail near North Avenue. Photo: John Greenfield

What the heck is going on with the Lakefront Trail?

By John Greenfield | Mar 10, 2020 | No Comments

Although it looks like the bike path is fine to use between Fullerton and North avenues, the park district says that erosion has made it unsafe to ride on.

The 500 block of South Columbus. Image: Google Maps

Attack on Cyclist Near Buckingham in Broad Daylight Is 3rd Bike Mugging in a Week

By John Greenfield | Aug 7, 2019 | 2 Comments

Last week there were two nighttime robberies of bike riders on the Lakefront Trail on the Near North Side within two hours of each other.

The Lakefront Trail near Oak Street Beach. Image: Google Street View

There Were Two Robberies of Cyclists on the Near-North Lakefront on Tuesday

By John Greenfield | Aug 5, 2019 | 3 Comments

Several cyclists were attacked on the Lakefront Trail on the south lakefront in Kenwood and Oakland last spring.

The June 10 crash near the Diversey bridge. Photo: Jeff Linder via Twitter

Guardrails Installed on South Lakefront; 2nd Crash in 2 Weeks Reported Near Diversey

By John Greenfield | Jul 3, 2019 | 6 Comments

The park district says railing have been installed 41st Street and the point, but after two recent crashes near Diversey advocates say more protection is needed near the North Side as well.

Rahm Emanuel on the Lakefront Trail in Lakeview this morning, departing on his two-week, 1,000-mile bike trip around Lake Michigan. Image: John Greenfield

An In-the-Saddle Exit Interview With Rahm as He Hits the Road

By John Greenfield | May 21, 2019 | 10 Comments

As he starts out on a two-week, 1,000-mile bike ride around Lake Michigan on the day after he left office, ex-Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel discusses his proudest accomplishments for biking.

The Lakefront Trail near 37th Street. Image: Google Maps

Series of Attacks on Cyclists on the South Lakefront Trail

By John Greenfield | Apr 11, 2019 | 26 Comments

Several cyclists have been approached from behind on the Lakefront Trail in Kenwood, pulled off their bikes and robbed in early April.

A road bike rider passes other cyclists on the Lakefront Trail south of Fullerton. Photo: John Greenfield

Class, Race, and Sharing Space on the Lakefront Trail

By Lynda Lopez | Apr 9, 2019 | 74 Comments

It's vital to always consider whether we are making room for others as we ride.

The aftermath of last night's crash. Photo: Matheis Carly

Second Car Crash on the Lakefront Trail in Lakeview in Two Weeks

By John Greenfield | Nov 30, 2018 | 7 Comments

This latest case is yet more evidence that additional enforcement is needed on the drive.

The vehicle from this morning's crash. Photo: Johnny Quest via The Chainlink

Yet Another Reckless Driver on the LFT Highlights Need for Guard Rails, Enforcement

By John Greenfield | Nov 15, 2018 | 11 Comments

According to police, an intoxicated motorist careened off the drive and onto the shoreline path early this morning.

A Mellow Bike Detour for the North Lakefront Trail Shutdown

By John Greenfield | Jul 10, 2018 | No Comments

The trail will be closed from Berwyn to Ardmore for a widening project until mid-August.

IDOT Proposes Detailed Options for Lakefront Trail, Part of North Lake Shore Drive Project

By Jessica Papanek | Mar 13, 2018 | 11 Comments

After many (one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine) meetings the first phase of what will probably be a decades-long process of the complete reconstruction of North Lake Shore Drive took place yesterday afternoon. This meeting was the most straightforward as the elements considered had already been narrowed down and because most attendees were […]

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