Chicago, Bike Grid Now!
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We're demanding a city-wide #bikegridnow with slow & safe bike-prioritized streets across Chicago. bikegridnow.org
How do we keep kids safe while riding in the road? Ben Shepler from @bikegridnow.org tells us why a bike bus works to keep kids safe and get them to school, while getting their brains and bodies moving before school!
And if you want to see more, check out the full video, with interviews from two bike bus leaders and tips on starting your own bike bus!
Keeping Kids Safe Going to School - with Bike Buses!
YouTube video by Chicagoans Who Bike
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Some pics from our ride this last Saturday! Join us for the next one, Saturday, August 29. We are going to the beach!
How are we supposed to build the bike grid under these conditions? Tell CMAP to be serious here: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...
Microsoft Forms
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Thomas Bamonte@thomasbamonte.bsky.social · 3w agoThe draft RTP proposes only 0.6% of funding to improve walking and biking transportation infrastructure in the region, which are low-emission modes that also help people connect to transit service. Active transportation is deemed an "enhancement," not integral part. cmap.illinois.gov/wp-content/u...
Get ready to ROLL because we've partnered with @femnthembikechi.bsky.social and @chicagostars.com to bike bus our way up to Martin Field for their Pride Night vs Bay FC. We've got free beer from Revolution and discounted tickets courtesy of the Stars ($27 + fees). Get yours at bit.ly/BGN-TIX
Get ready to ROLL because we've partnered with @femnthembikechi.bsky.social and @chicagostars.com to bike bus our way up to Martin Field for their Pride Night vs Bay FC. We've got free beer from Revolution and discounted tickets courtesy of the Stars ($27 + fees). Get yours at bit.ly/BGN-TIX
ACTION ALERT: Please attend the 19th Police District's monthly meeting to learn more about where the RRPEA pilot stands and how you can help. If CPD isn't going to enforce traffic laws to keep us safe, we need citywide programs that let us help keep us safe. 📍4501 N Clarendon ⏰ Weds July 29th 6:30p
Chicago, Bike Grid Now!@bikegridnow.org · 12mo agoACTION ALERT 🚨 Ald. Martin (47) is hosting a hearing at the Committee on Public Safety on Thursday, September 3rd at 10:30a. With the 8th and 19th Police District Councilors, there is a proposal to direct all 911 parking violation (PVs) calls to the Department of Finance rather than CPD (1/4).
I think a lot of our aldermen and alderwomen are secretly getting funded by Chicago, Bike Grid Later!
i nearly got doored on the way home from this. i wish i were joking
Chicago, Bike Grid Now!@bikegridnow.org · 3w agoWe are SO tired of being hit on Lincoln Ave so we're jamming. The NW side has Milwaukee, the SW side has Archer, and the West side is getting Ogden. We want the same for Lincoln Ave, which CDOT is not maintaining. 📍 Oz Park (Lincoln/Larrabee/Webster) ⏰ Monday 7/27, 6:30 meet, 6:45 roll
We spoke with the 48th Ward. The geofencing only applies to Divvy and Lime scooters. It does not currently apply to Divvy e-bikes.
“Brandon,” a Bluesky commenter@bedubble.bsky.social · 2w agoI don’t love that the city is embracing geofencing divvy bikes in neighborhoods/corridors. I have sympathy to concerns about sidewalk riding but if people are riding in an area they likely have a reason and the goal should be to build proper infrastructure at their destination.
It’s stuff like this that makes me think Chicago’s low rating from People For Bikes is accurate www.flickr.com/photos/james...
We need your help and feedback. The next time you ride on any part of the Lakefront Trail between Museum Campus and Jackson Park, send us a dashcam-style video for an upcoming project. Let us know you're able to help out via a DM or at grassroots@bikegridnow.org.
Want to get involved? Want to get re-engaged? Come to our State of the Grid to learn what we got up to this past year, where we're headed, and how you get involved (whether you have an hour to give or ten)! 📍 Beermiscuous (2812 N Lincoln) or online at bit.ly/bike-grid-zoom ⏰ August 5-8:30ish
Join us for a marshal training at Union Park! Come out on Thursday, August 6th and we’ll teach you how to lead a group ride, cork, and de-escalate safely with drivers. 📍 Union Park (NE corner of Ashland/Washington) ⏰ Thursday, August 6th from 6:30-8pm
We are SO tired of being hit on Lincoln Ave so we're jamming. The NW side has Milwaukee, the SW side has Archer, and the West side is getting Ogden. We want the same for Lincoln Ave, which CDOT is not maintaining. 📍 Oz Park (Lincoln/Larrabee/Webster) ⏰ Monday 7/27, 6:30 meet, 6:45 roll
Want to get involved? Want to get re-engaged? Come to our State of the Grid to learn what we got up to this past year, where we're headed, and how you get involved (whether you have an hour to give or ten)! 📍 Beermiscuous (2812 N Lincoln) or online at bit.ly/bike-grid-zoom ⏰ August 5-8:30ish
ACTION ALERT: Please attend the 19th Police District's monthly meeting to learn more about where the RRPEA pilot stands and how you can help. If CPD isn't going to enforce traffic laws to keep us safe, we need citywide programs that let us help keep us safe. 📍4501 N Clarendon ⏰ Weds July 29th 6:30p
Chicago, Bike Grid Now!@bikegridnow.org · 12mo agoACTION ALERT 🚨 Ald. Martin (47) is hosting a hearing at the Committee on Public Safety on Thursday, September 3rd at 10:30a. With the 8th and 19th Police District Councilors, there is a proposal to direct all 911 parking violation (PVs) calls to the Department of Finance rather than CPD (1/4).
We bicycle riders have to stop blocking the crosswalks at red lights. It’s a bad habit. The crosswalks are for pedestrians. Stop at the line. No excuses. (Also, don’t furnish our enemies with ammunition.) 🚲🚲🚲 #BikeChi @bikegridnow.org @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social
Could have built a bike grid by now if CPD could control it's conduct
Heather Cherone@heathercherone.bsky.social · 4w agoOne of our marshals had their bike stolen at Leavitt/Cermak today. The bike says "scourer" and has cork handles; it's one of a kind. They have a small reward if you find it or the kindness of your heart will do. Throw a lock on it + get in touch with us somehow and we'll get it back to them.
Letter to the Editor: Chicago needs a citywide connected network of bike lanes and safe pedestrian crossings, and we won’t get one as long as every mile of it depends on a single alderman’s mood.
Letters: Aldermanic prerogative stands in the way of a better bike lane network in Chicago
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The 1st ward is looking for volunteers to help out at Meet Me on Milwaukee this year. If interested, fill out the form below: airtable.com/appHSiup3BIP...
"On the last Sunday of August, September, and October, this stretch of Milwaukee Ave will be totally closed to car traffic. The goal of the event is to promote pedestrian activity and help people reimagine how this space can be used. In order to accomplish this, we need as much help as we can get! "
Has a road near you been resurfaced, but the bike lane paint was not put back down? Is the paint fading in an existing lane? Let us know below or DM us. We've seen many examples of CDOT failing to replace paint in the 32nd, 40th, 47th, and 48th wards so far
Fish Club 🚲🐟 is ON for Friday, July 3‼️ Meet by Cafe Jumping Bean, 1439 W. 18th St., roll at 6:45 a.m. to 31st Street Pier, arriving approx. 7:15 a.m. Hang out until around 8 a.m. Always a good time. #BikeChi @bikegridnow.org @chicagobikesox.com @chicritmass.bsky.social
Alders want to be able to show there is community support. If you are an 11th Ward resident, please take a moment to add yourself to Bridgeport Alliances' open letter to Alderwoman Lee activetrans.quorum.us/campaign/165...
Take action in support of safer streets in the 11th Ward
Join Bridgeport Alliance's sign-on letter for 11th ward residents
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