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Currently the city of Chicago is planning an expansive new initiative to make biking in the city safer and more attractive. The “Bike 2015” Plan offers to “establish a bikeway network that serves all Chicago residents and neighborhoods” and to “make all of Chicago’s streets safe and convenient for bicycling.”
You can read more about the initiatives here
The Problem
The Bike 2015 Plan does not offer many specifics in regards to which lanes will be expanded and which programs will be entertained.
The most updated map of Chicago bike lanes (and proposed bike lanes) is available here
There is currently no proposed or recommended bike lane for Broadway Ave. from Diversey to Loyola, on the map or on the Bike 2015 website. Broadway Ave. is one of the largest thoroughfares on the North Side of Chicago and goes through two of the city’s most populated neighborhoods. There is no viable alternative for fast commuting in that area without going West on Clark St.
Broadway is not pedestrian friendly and even less friendly to bicyclists. Even a shared bike lane would be extremely helpful for people who commute through Uptown and Edgewater and make it safer for bicyclists and pedestrians in general.
The Action
Chicago is already moving in the right direction for both cycling and sustainability. Lets take advantage of this and make our voices heard.
This is their office location:
30 N. LaSalle Street
Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60602-2570
When this campaign tips I will send out a template to all of the participants who can send it immediately or alter it with a personal message. We should all plan to send it on the same day so they arrive at approximately the same time.
