Social Media Ideas for Chicago Bike Grid Now

Dozens braved the rain to learn what Chicago, Bike Grid Now! has done in the past year, and their goals for 2027

This post is sponsored by Boulevard Bikes. Last Wednesday evening, rainy weather didn’t stop dozens of people, many of them on bikes, from showing up to the annual Chicago, Bike...

It’s time for Streetsblog Chicago’s Bike Lane Fest 2025-26

This post is sponsored by the Active Transportation Alliance. Howdy, Streetsblog Chicago readers. I know it’s been a long time since I rapped at ya at length about our city’s ex...

Is the Wellington Greenway a victory for cyclists, and a Waterloo for bikeway foes with a Napoleon Complex?

This post is sponsored by Keating Law Offices. Check out the intro to Streetsblog Chicago Bike Lane Fest 2025-26 here. As a result of the Chicago Department of Transportation...

The Bright Future of Minneapolis Biking

The city released an interactive bike map amid news of the possible return of bike share.

Bike Shorts: Pasadena CicLAvia Map, Griffith Park, Imperial Hwy and Hollywood Blvd

Map released for November CicLAvia - Pasadena. New bike lane barrier protection on Imperial Highway and in Griffith Park. Bike/walk upgrades planned for East Hollywood.

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, August 4

Sponsored by: • “New Divvy bike stations installed along Lake Michigan as ridership hits records” (NBC) • In West Town, a neighborhood where residents (and suburb...

Thursday’s Chicago Bike PAC Campaign Trail Party will be a who’s who of bicycle-friendly politicians and organizations

This post is sponsored by the Active Transportation Alliance. Chicago BikePAC, a political action committee with the goal of electing politicians who support better bike infrast...

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, July 14

Sponsored by: • “Illinois Secretary of State warns about high-powered e-bikes, launches safety campaign” (NBC) • Bike rider was reportedly assaulted after taking...

Many locals say People for Bikes rating Chicago as tied for worst was wrong. But what *should* we do to improve cycling?

This post is sponsored by the Active Transportation Alliance. Check out People For Bikes’ 2026 City Ratings report here. Check out their 2026 ratings for Chicago here. As...

Today’s Headlines for Thursday, July 30

Sponsored by: • New Wall Street Journal article on the debate over the Archer Avenue traffic safety project. (Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook) • The plaza outside the...

SGV Multimodal Projects Roundup – August 2026

Here are four rail/bike/pedestrian oriented projects in the works throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

Eyes on the Street: Spring/Alameda Bikeway Construction

LADOT is adding a 1.2-mile of new protected bike lanes, connecting cyclists to Union Station and L.A. State Historic Park

Today’s Headlines for Monday, July 20

Sponsored by: • “A [bus and] bike lane ticketing program meant to make busy downtown streets safer… has found package delivery giants are among its most consistent scoff...

Eyes on the Street: New Concrete-Curb-Protected Bikeway on Clark Avenue in Long Beach

The Clark Avenue project included resurfacing, new bike lanes, new/improved ADA-compliant sidewalks, enhanced bus stops, and improved crosswalks

Today’s Headlines for Friday, August 28

Sponsored by: • Person on foot killed in hit-and-run crash along Dan Ryan Expressway (WGN) • “Man charged with setting woman on fire on CTA Blue Line, not in court fo...

See Glendora’s Bike/Walk People Movement Project at Open House on 9/10

It includes 10+ miles of off-street bike paths and first/last mile connections to the Metro A Line.

Today’s Headlines for Friday, July 24

• “Extensive Metra delays after UPNW train strikes car on Northwest Side, Metra says”, driver hospitalized (ABC) • The City is using reportedly using geofencing on Sheridan Road...

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, August 18

Sponsored by: • CPD releases images of man who allegedly yelled profanities at and slapped a woman riding bus 7/29 around 10:12 PM on 1500 block of North Clybourn Av...

Tokyo to double bike lane network to 900 km by 2030

Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, August 26

This post is sponsored by Keating Law Offices. • “Editorial: Chicago has dreamed of an O’Hare express for decades. This one deserves a shot.” (Crain’s) • “This proposed shutt...

Eyes on the Street: Progress on Chandler Center-Running Bike Lanes

LADOT's $7 million 3 mile revamp of existing Chandler bike lanes extends west the North Hollywood Metro B/G Line Station to Coldwater Canyon Avenue

Today’s Headlines for Thursday, August 27

Sponsored by: • “Pritzker signs [electric motorcyle] regulation bill into law” (Sun-Times) • “E-bike [e-moto?] rider injured in Chicago hit-and-run says driver wa...

Sweatin’ with the alders: As Bike the Drive highlights the perks of a less car-centric shoreline, Ald. Vasquez and Ald....

This post is sponsored by Ride Illinois. The Active Transportation Alliance’s annual Bike the Drive, which opens all eight lanes of Chicago’s DuSable Lake Shore Drive for car-fr...

Bike lanes should always use protection. But officials say they usually shouldn’t go both ways.

This post is sponsored by Boulevard Bikes. Chicago’s bidirectional protected bike lane on Dearborn Street downtown has stood the test of time. It debuted almost 14 years ago as...