Molly Fleck
@mollyfleck.bsky.social
The best goddamn dancer at the American Ballet Academy
“In London cyclists now outnumber cars in the City by 2 to 1. Paris, where they now outnumber motorists across the whole city, is catching up with Europe’s traditional bike capitals, Amsterdam & Copenhagen…In Copenhagen, bikes account for almost half of commuter trips to work/school.” @economist.com
Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport
Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war
economist.com
I am begging someone to solve the problem of bikeshare bikes + children.
Gil Penalosa@penalosag.bsky.social · 2d agoChina's future is on BICYCLES. They realized cars were too big, created gigantic congestion, polluted the air, etc. CHANGE! 10+ yrs creating SAFE BICYCLE infra. Everywhere. Connectivity. Chris Bruntlett, Int. Relations Dutch Cycling Embassy has been showing transformation. Below, Beijing. Thanks!
The most important election in Chicago that no one is talking about is on November 3, 2026. Every single board seat will be up for election, and it is imperative that Chicagoans show up to the polls to oppose the candidates advancing CTU's reckless agenda. chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-scho...
Chicago School Board approves budget that reverses layoffs, but counts on shaky state funds
In a shocking move, a majority of school board members rejected the school district’s spending plan that would have made deep cuts to classrooms to close a deficit, and instead approved a budget that ...
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the lakefront highway needs to change tell the regional planners who decide what transportation projects can get state/federal funding
Tell CMAP to pump the brakes on 'Redefine the Drive'! - Better Streets Chicago
CMAP's Regional Transportation Plan misses the mark by proposing an expressway on Chicago's lakefront. Join us in urging them to pump the brakes!
act.betterstreetschicago.org
Gallup: "One in three U.S. adults (34%) name road-related accidents as their most top-of-mind daily safety risk, more than twice the global average of 14%. Roughly one in five (19%) point to crime and violence, compared with a global average of 10%."
Americans Lead World in Viewing Politics as Risk to Safety
The World Risk Poll finds that one in 10 Americans name politics as the top risk to daily safety, with no other country rating it as a greater risk.
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People will tell you lots of horror stories about parenting, but my 6-year-old just told me he was having a hard time falling asleep because he was too happy. 🥰
A developer wants to build six (6) townhouses on a long-vacant parcel of land in residential Lincoln Park that used to be rail tracks. If you think this sounds reasonable, please register to attend the virtual public meeting on Tuesday 7/28 at 6pm. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
This enormous outdoor patio at Sapori Trattoria is such a better use of space on sleepy Schubert Ave than a cut-through to Halsted and parking for like 20 cars.
This enormous outdoor patio at Sapori Trattoria is such a better use of space on sleepy Schubert Ave than a cut-through to Halsted and parking for like 20 cars.
Chicago people who frequent bougie cafes/food shops: Did you know that Goddess and the Baker and Goddess and the Grocer are completely separate and unrelated corporate entities? I felt very gaslit by this icon on their menu today.
In 2014, New York City lowering the speed limit from 30 to 25 mph. In just the 1st year: Traffic fatalities fell by more than 22% Pedestrian fatalities fell by more than 25% The most dangerous drivers, those driving over 35 mph, slowed down the most. Via @transalt.org Speed is always a factor.
Too Fast, Too Furious: New York City’s Speeding Epidemic and the Case for Local Control of Speed Limits — Transportation Alternatives
We need immediate action to reverse the rising death toll on our streets. Passing Sammy’s Law would give the City of New York the power to set its own speed limits and create streets safe for all New ...
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Excellent compare/contrast of the impacts of burrito taxis on safety (and how human couriers can adapt better) from @kateontransport.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/21/o...
Kate Lowe: Delivery robots are shiny technology in search of a problem
Robots are getting attention and space when human street safety is a crisis.
chicagotribune.com
You know, I never really think the shock absorbing front fork on my bike makes a big difference until I ride a bike without one. Absolutely bone-shattering experience. You people are just out here on road bikes raw-dogging Chicago potholes? Couldn’t be me.
I just sent a letter to my alderman urging him to reject Mayor Johnson's appointment of Lester Barclay to the Northern Illinois Transit Authority board of directors. You should too ➡️ www.savetransit.org/nita-board
Urge your leaders to appoint bold leaders to the NITA Board - Better Streets Chicago
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The Chicago Tribune solicited letters about bike lanes, so I decided to tell them how central good bike lanes are to my personal biking experience.
Heads up for the Chicago transit nerds. IDOT is hosting a meeting to gather feedback about the Metra Clybourn station. Thursday July 23 530p-730p Holstein Park Fieldhouse
Closing out our childfree week at a location @leavitt-palmer.bsky.social’s followers will recognize.
Great piece by @paparidesabike.bsky.social. Too often, our leaders act like change is outside their control when really, it's simply outside their imagination. We have to expand our thinking about what's possible & what can work. We don't have to live this way. chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/...
Chicago lacks the will to curb traffic crashes that kill cyclists, pedestrians
Nationally, deaths of cyclists over the age of 20 have increased almost five times since 1975.
chicago.suntimes.com
Have any of you ridden the Chicago Water Taxi with a bike? Their website says that you can bring a bike onboard, but I'm wondering if my longtail cargo bike would be acceptable.
Case in point. I can’t even count how many times this “yield to pedestrians” sign has been replaced.
Molly Fleck@mollyfleck.bsky.social · last mo.This headline could apply to hundreds of locations.
It may be rainy and unseasonably cold, but Chicago remains undefeated.
Nobody wants to ornament anymore. 📍Orleans St, Old Town, Chicago
Dig in, nerds!
David Powe@davidpowe.bsky.social · 2mo agoCDOT's updated Complete Streets Design Guide is now live. Want to know the minimum street width that can support protected bike lanes while maintaining parking? Bus lane design standards? Neighborhood greenway treatments? It's all in here 🚲🚌🚶 api.chicago.gov/filenet5/ser...
This was an excellent article today in the Chicago Tribune that illustrates the inevitable tragedy that occurs when both our transportation planning and criminal justice systems give far too much deference to drivers. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/06/15/b...
Court records show man who allegedly doored Riley O’Neil on Halsted Street has history of traffic infractions
Last week’s fatal crash in Bridgeport has reignited conversations about bike safety and infrastructure in Bridgeport and across Chicago.
chicagotribune.com
