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  • Public rides scheduled to honor lost cyclists
  • On the day Illinois passed the Stop Super Speeders law, the Ride of Silence was a reminder of how far we have to go to m
  • Salem’s “Ride of Silence” returns for another year to honor cyclists killed, injured

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toledoblade.com /1 month ago

Public rides scheduled to honor lost cyclists

The Ride of Silence, an international event in its 24th year honoring cyclists who have been injured or killed, falls on the third Wednesday of May, which is designated as National...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

On the day Illinois passed the Stop Super Speeders law, the Ride of Silence was a reminder of how far we have to go to m...

There was a big win for Illinois traffic safety on Wednesday when the General Assembly completed the passage of Stop Super Speeders legislation (HB 4948). This bill sets the stage...

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salemreporter.com /1 month ago

Salem’s “Ride of Silence” returns for another year to honor cyclists killed, injured

An annual silent bike ride around Salem remembers cyclists who were seriously injured or killed while riding while raising awareness of traffic safety. Anyone is welcome to join. T...

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toledoblade.com /1 month ago

Toledo, Ottawa Hills streets to close for Ride of Silence

Several streets in West Toledo and Ottawa Hills will close briefly Wednesday evening for the 17th annual Toledo Ride of Silence, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced.

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

The bike ride and “die-in” in memory of fallen Complete Streets Planner Riley O’Neil was a life-affirming event

O'Neil was doored in a non-protected bike lane. "No more people should die in the streets because their lives are not valued as much as driver convenience," said one organizer.

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mauinow.com /1 month ago

Memorial ride honors lives lost on Maui’s roads, raises awareness for safer streets

The Maui Bicycling League invites the community to participate in the 2026 Maui Ride of Silence on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 8:45 a.m. beginning at the Alexander & Baldwin...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

The night bike crash survivor Dr. Ray Lee’s family met up with the Ride of Silence, CPD called to say it was charging th...

This post is sponsored by the Active Transportation Alliance. Last Wednesday evening, occupational therapist Fani Lee stood with her children Olivia, 15, and Max, 13, stood at t...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, June 9

Sponsored by: • More coverage of yesterday’s ride and “die-in” for fallen CDOT Planner Riley O’Neil (Tribune, Block Club, CBS, ABC, WGN, Fox) • La Spata, ATA hono...

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sf.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

In Memory of Fallen Chicago Complete Streets Planner Riley O’Neil

O'Neil was doored in a non-protected bike lane. "No more people should die in the streets because their lives are not valued as much as driver convenience," said one organizer.

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chi.streetsblog.org /3 weeks ago

Talking with A Four Star Podcast about bike safety issues in the wake of CDOT Planner Riley’s O’Neil’s tragic death

Other topics we discussed included the mayor missing the train on nominating a CTA president, and going to the Obama Center grand opening car-free.

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illinoislawyernow.com /1 month ago

Chicago’s Bicycle Community Mourns The Loss Of Advocate Riley O’Neill

​Chicago’s bicycling community is mourning the tragic and preventable death of Riley O’Neil, a 35-year-old Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) planner who dedicated his car...

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chi.streetsblog.org /3 weeks ago

Today’s Headlines for Monday, June 22

Sponsored by: • “Chicago flag flying from a CDOT truck was a nice touch at the memorial service” for fallen Complete Streets Planner Riley O’Neil (Steven Vance) •...

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chi.streetsblog.org /4 weeks ago

Complete Streets planner Riley O’Neil died in a paint-only bike lane. Protesters say we must value people over parking.

This post is sponsored by the Active Transportation Alliance. This month, safe streets advocates in Chicago have been mourning one of their own. On Friday, June 5, Riley O’Ne...

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chi.streetsblog.org /2 days ago

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...

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chi.streetsblog.org /2 weeks ago

Take a virtual ride on the newly completed Lincoln Avenue protected bike lanes in Lincoln Square

This post is sponsored by Ride Illinois. From Archer Avenue in Brighton Park, to Grand Avenue in West Town, Complete Streets projects that involve converting car parking spaces...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, June 10

This post is sponsored by Keating Law Offices. • Anti-Complete Streets, pro-ICE Ald. Lopez tweets “politicians [who] grieve loss of [Riley O’Neil]” while “demanding millions for...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Today’s Headlines for Thursday, May 21

Sponsored by: • “City To Pay $3.5 Million To Family Of Little Village Street Vendor Killed In Police Chase” (Block Club) • Driver, 76, struck and critically injur...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

After driver doored CDOT planner Riley O’Neil, 35, on bike in Bridgeport, causing his death, advocates demand City insta...

Update 6/6/26, 9:15 AM: CDOT Planner David Powe shared the name of the dooring victim, CDOT Complete Streets Planner + Project Manager Riley O’Neil, 35. We’ve edited this article a...

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illinoislawyernow.com /1 week ago

Dooring Death on Halsted Renews Safety Calls

On June 5, 2026, CDOT planner Riley O’Neil was killed while riding his bicycle in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood after a driver opened a car door directly into his path. The cra...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Today’s Headlines for Thursday, June 11

Sponsored by: • Neighbors discuss the tragic Metra crash that killed a female bike rider Tuesday around 8 PM near Lake and Hillside in Grayslake (ABC) • Man in cr...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 week ago

Today’s Headlines for Thursday, July 9

Sponsored by: • Hit-and-run driver blew traffic light Wednesday around 11:40 PM at Monre/DLSD near Taste of Chicago and seriously injured man crossing the drive on f...

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chi.streetsblog.org /2 weeks ago

Today’s Headlines for Thursday 6/25

Sponsored by: • A male bike rider, 37, was hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a Metra train around 7:20 this morning in Schaumburg. (CBS) • ...

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chi.streetsblog.org /3 weeks ago

Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, June 24

This post is sponsored by Keating Law Offices. • “Driver killed while changing tire on WB I-80/94 in south suburbs, ISP says” (ABC) • Bike rider hospitalized in good conditio...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Amazing Grace: Take a virtual ride from the 312 RiverRun to the Lakefront Trail on the new Grace Street Neighborhood Gre...

This post is sponsored by Find The Right Bike. I’ve been looking forward to riding the new, almost completed Grace Street Neighborhood Greenway. (Check out the Chicago Departmen...

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