March 12, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Chicago Cyclist Ordinance Update
Per the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago City Council approved the proposed cyclist protection ordinance without debate today. I remain wary of the need and the enforcement probability of this ordinance. It also increases complexity of differences between various jurisdictions as … Continue reading
March 5, 2008
by julie
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Chicago is looking at some cyclist protection ordinances that promise some nice fines for the city coffers. Continue reading
October 18, 2007
by julie
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In Illinois, they’ve been building an extension to I355, a connector ‘interstate’ highway. It’s slated to open next month. As a fundraiser to build a multi-use trail, they’re opening up the road to cyclists for 3 hours, much as they … Continue reading
September 28, 2007
by julie
Comments Off on Signs Alone Do Not Make A Bike Route
Labeling a sidewalk with a BIKE ROUTE sign does not create a safe, sane bicycle route. It just pretends to do so. Continue reading