Check Out All the New Bikeways Chicago is Getting Next Year
The Ward Wise civic tech group at Chi Hack Night put together the map, and graciously allowed Streetsblog to publish it.
June 14, 2024
Legendary Chicago bicycle traveler and writer George Christensen killed by truck driver in South Carolina
As a longtime bicycle courier, and one of Chicago’s most adventurous bike riders and writers, George Christensen did extensive cycling trips in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. Learn more about his legacy.
April 24, 2024
Chicago Announces $2M Federal Grant to Address Harms Caused By I-290
The Mayor's Office says the money will fund "improvements for people walking and bicycling on existing streets and paths surrounding and crossing the corridor."
April 16, 2024
How a Chicago Pick-Up Driver Miraculously Saved A Transit Rider From Serious Injury
It was chicken soup for the sustainable transportation reporter's soul to hear of a quick-thinking motorist protecting a CTA user from grievous harm.
February 21, 2024
Some Advocates Say Illinois Bill Police Stop Reform Bill Could Enable Deadly Driving
It would be totally counterproductive to try to prevent racial profiling by forcing officers to look the other way when motorists excessively speed or drive intoxicated.
February 7, 2024
Chicago Bike Camping Program Empowers People With Special nNeeds
This Chicagoland bike touring nonprofit has expanded its mission to include camping trips that are accessible to people with disabilities.
January 29, 2024
Chicago Cyclists Bust the Myth that ‘No One Bikes In the Winter’
Here's a quick "Eyes on the Street"-style gallery of today's event, which celebrated the completion of the controversial low-stress bike-ped route.
January 21, 2024
Chicago takes steps to help ensure free New Years Eve transit service won’t be terrible again this year
The grassroots transit advocacy group Commuters Take Action says they're "cautiously optimistic" about the CTA's NYE plan.
December 29, 2023
Take A Virtual Ride On Chicago’s Newest Protected Bike Lane
The project appears to be pretty much finished, but I'm double checking that no additional concrete, flexi-posts, or paint are planned.
December 15, 2023
Chicago to Lower Transit Speeds After NTSB Report on Crash
The CTA Yellow Line, aka the Skokie Swift, which runs between Skokie and Rogers Park, has remained out of commission for nearly a month since November 16, when a run crashed into a snow removal machine at Howard Street station. Slowing the train down is the first step to bringing it back.
December 13, 2023
