All Discussions Tagged 'Chicago' - The Chainlink2024-03-28T11:44:41Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=Chicago&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWorking Bikes 20th Anniversary Celebration Coming Up 10/14!tag:thechainlink.org,2019-10-09:2211490:Topic:11300122019-10-09T17:36:26.930ZDevon Snyderhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DevonSnyder
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3653709187?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" height="241" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3653709187?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="297"></img></a></span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.workingbikes.org" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Working Bikes</a> is turning 20! Join us in celebrating two decades of giving old bikes new homes. We invite all friends, volunteers, donors, staff, partners, and community members to celebrate with us!…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3653709187?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3653709187?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center" width="297" height="241"/></a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.workingbikes.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Working Bikes</a> is turning 20! Join us in celebrating two decades of giving old bikes new homes. We invite all friends, volunteers, donors, staff, partners, and community members to celebrate with us!</span></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Monday, October 14th</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">5:30pm – 8:30pm</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lagunitas Brewery Taproom</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2607 W 17th St, Chicago, IL 60608</span></h2>
<h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;">General tickets are $40 and are <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/working-bikes-20th-anniversary-celebration-tickets-69341643723">available for prepurchase online</a>.</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/working-bikes-20th-anniversary-celebration-tickets-69341643723">Get your tickets today!</a></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>You can also send a check directly to Working Bikes (and avoid the processing fees) -</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Working Bikes, Attn: Steve Irwin</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2434 S. Western Ave.</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Chicago, IL 60608</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Tickets will be available for purchase at the door for $50.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dinner will be cooked up fresh by the good folks from <a href="https://www.tcepchicago.org/about-us">TCEP</a> and <a href="https://www.chicagobotanic.org/adult_education/windy_city_harvest">Windy City Harvest</a>, along with tasty <a href="https://lagunitas.com/taproom/chicago">Lagunitas</a> brews available for purchase at the cash bar.</span></p> Century Rides from the Citytag:thechainlink.org,2018-08-13:2211490:Topic:11041762018-08-13T22:14:12.417ZPete Phttps://thechainlink.org/profile/PeterPavek
<p>Hey there everyone,</p>
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<p>I'm looking to do a century some time soon, but have no idea where to go. Not looking to do an organized ride, just putting in some miles with a buddy. What are some of your favorite Chicago century routes? I've heard legends of elevation SW and NW of the city that I'd like to check out. </p>
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<p>Thanks for your input and GPX files if you'd be so kind!</p>
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<p>I'm looking to do a century some time soon, but have no idea where to go. Not looking to do an organized ride, just putting in some miles with a buddy. What are some of your favorite Chicago century routes? I've heard legends of elevation SW and NW of the city that I'd like to check out. </p>
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<p>Thanks for your input and GPX files if you'd be so kind!</p>
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<p>Pete P </p> Pothole Reportingtag:thechainlink.org,2018-06-14:2211490:Topic:10991882018-06-14T21:40:19.550ZJaik S.https://thechainlink.org/profile/JSmith
<p>I've seen some bad ones get much worse over the past few months. Theoretically, the more people that report them, the more likely they'll get fixed. Report them to the city here: </p>
<p><a href="https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdot/provdrs/street/svcs/report_a_pot_holeinstreet.html">https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdot/provdrs/street/svcs/report_a_pot_holeinstreet.html…</a></p>
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<p>I've seen some bad ones get much worse over the past few months. Theoretically, the more people that report them, the more likely they'll get fixed. Report them to the city here: </p>
<p><a href="https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdot/provdrs/street/svcs/report_a_pot_holeinstreet.html">https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdot/provdrs/street/svcs/report_a_pot_holeinstreet.html</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96871966?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96871966?profile=original" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p> 2017 Chicago Cycling Fatalities: 8* (2* rail-transit-related, 'off-street') CDOT 2017 Count: 6tag:thechainlink.org,2017-09-14:2211490:Topic:10762412017-09-14T01:23:39.064ZTom A.K.https://thechainlink.org/profile/TomKrystyn
<p>How could his tragic death upon our city streets not be noted in Chicago's data?!<br></br> CDOT states that cyclists' death fatalities on its city streets shared with rail/transit are an exemption from its yearly recorded data. The only way the for the differing data to be noted (unofficially) each year is by media sources and 'cycling community websites'.<br></br> Updated: Sunday morning, December 24, 2017.…<br></br></p>
<p>How could his tragic death upon our city streets not be noted in Chicago's data?!<br/> CDOT states that cyclists' death fatalities on its city streets shared with rail/transit are an exemption from its yearly recorded data. The only way the for the differing data to be noted (unofficially) each year is by media sources and 'cycling community websites'.<br/> Updated: Sunday morning, December 24, 2017.<br/> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96868831?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96868831?profile=original" width="630" class="align-full"/></a><br/> Photo credit: abclocal.<br/> Updated: 12-24-17 Clarence D. Walton, 49, was struck by a Metra train in South Shore around 5:10pm Saturday night 12-23-17. The CPD report claimed that the victim disregarded the train's warning signals.<br/> <br/> <a href="http://abc7chicago.com/travel/bicyclist-fatally-struck-by-metra-train-in-south-shore/2817445/">http://abc7chicago.com/travel/bicyclist-fatally-struck-by-metra-train-in-south-shore/2817445/</a><br/> <br/> <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/bicyclist-fatally-struck-by-metra-train-in-south-shore/">https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/bicyclist-fatally-struck-by-metra-train-in-south-shore/</a><br/> <br/> 2017: 8* Chicago Cycling Community Fatalities:(7+ 1* transit related & 'off-street').<br/> <br/> Update:12-16-17, CDOT announced the death of cyclist Leonard Anderson, 70, in a crash in Garfield Park on 10-2-17 at 1:10pm on Independence Ave. He died of his injuries in a hospital on 11-28-17.<br/> <br/> Update: 12-15-17 Male Cyclist, 46, killed in West Humboldt Park<br/> <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-bicyclist-killed-humboldt-park-20171215-story.html">http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-bicyclist-killed-humboldt-park-20171215-story.html</a><br/> <br/> 2017 Cycling Fatalities / Chicago - Currently: 8* with 1*0ne(transit-related, & 'off-street') RIP + . . .</p>
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<p>Lisa Marie Schalk, 50, RIP + Ghost Bike Installation Sunday 11-19-17, 3PM 5750 s. Archer ave.</p>
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<p>photo credit: Andrew Bedno</p>
<p style="display: inline !important;">Was unable to enter (for whatever reason) Lisa Marie Scalk's Ghost Bike Installation as an event in the Chainlink event calendar. . . . (sigh!) . . . See You All Down The Road ! . . .</p>
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<p style="display: inline !important;"><a href="http://m.legacy.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Lisa-Schalk&lc=4190&pid=187131198&mid=7624510" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://m.legacy.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Lisa-Schalk&lc=4190&pid=187131198&mid=7624510</a></p>
<p><br/> Update:<br/> <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-bike-rider-killed-garfield-ridge-20171101-story.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-bike-rider-killed-garfield-ridge-20171101-story.html</a><br/> <br/> Update:<br/> Farewell DnaInfo and thanks with best wishes to Alisa Hauser/reporter/Chainlink Community Member.<br/> <a href="http://chicagoist.com/2017/11/01/female_cyclist_struck_killed_by_dri.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://chicagoist.com/2017/11/01/female_cyclist_struck_killed_by_dri.php</a><br/> <br/> Early Wednesday morning 11-1-17, around 8am, Lisa Schalk, 50, was struck and killed by the driver of a car in Garfield Ridge at 5700 S. Archer and S. Lorel Aves.<br/> <br/> So far this year in Chicago there have been a total of (8)eight cycling deaths, data shows, included with *(1) one cycling, transit-related & 'off-street' deaths.<br/> <br/> -Clarence D. Walton, 49 (*cycling transit-related/on-street),<br/> -Angelo L. Resto,46<br/> -Leonard Anderson, 70<br/> -Lisa Marie Schalk, 50<br/> -Johnel Washington, 31<br/> -Louis Ray Smith, 56<br/> -Jezniah Jay Smith, 34<br/> -Gabriel Milorad Ciupeiu,18 (*cycling transit-related/'off-street')<br/> <br/> <a href="https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170913/humboldt-park/3-cyclists-killed-so-far-this-year-city-data-shows" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170913/humboldt-park/3-cyclists-killed-so-far-this-year-city-data-shows</a><br/> <br/> <a href="http://chi.streetsblog.org/2017/09/13/semi-driver-killed-cyclist-johnel-washington-31-in-july-in-austin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://chi.streetsblog.org/2017/09/13/semi-driver-killed-cyclist-johnel-washington-31-in-july-in-austin/</a></p>
<p><br/> Despite our wishes and hopes, the loss of members of our community will occasionally occur just as it does in other communities. We cannot ignore or diminish (as some have suggested) these events by whitewashing the facts of the incidents of fallen cyclists for fear of causing alarm and discouraging the larger community. We MUST do everything possible to promote, legislate and educate all for the sake of the safety of our mode of transport!<br/> Thank you!<br/> <br/> +REST IN PEACE - FELLOW CYCLISTS+ "Meet you for the big ride on the other side!" . . .</p> Call the Park District to get Saftey Cones/ Painted Cross walks on the LFTtag:thechainlink.org,2017-04-20:2211490:Topic:10514862017-04-20T20:46:38.985ZJoelShttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JoelS
<p>I ride the LFT most of the year. After last summer's "re-surfacing, I had hoped that the Park District would follow up and paint the crosswalks and put up cones ( with he state law sign to stop for pedestrians) at the Park's vehicular entrances to notify the drivers. We as riders have responsibility for sure but the locations of the stop signs relative to the LFT and lack of cross walk markings and/or cones are confusing to the vehicular traffic.</p>
<p>Years ago, there were cones and…</p>
<p>I ride the LFT most of the year. After last summer's "re-surfacing, I had hoped that the Park District would follow up and paint the crosswalks and put up cones ( with he state law sign to stop for pedestrians) at the Park's vehicular entrances to notify the drivers. We as riders have responsibility for sure but the locations of the stop signs relative to the LFT and lack of cross walk markings and/or cones are confusing to the vehicular traffic.</p>
<p>Years ago, there were cones and painted cross walks but no longer. Every year ( I am not exaggerating) , I see some biker who has been hit by a car passing through the entrances to the park. Last year, it was a brutal hit-bike parts everywhere. I almost got hit myself a few weeks ago. I had slowed down considerably but the driver was not looking for someone to cross.. The entrances are inherently confusing.</p>
<p>Last year, I contacted the transportation writer at the Trib but she could not find that CPD keeps records of injuries and didn't pursue it. A few weeks ago I called CPD Dir of Operations, Patrick Lever to try and discuss this. They took my number but no one's surprise, I didnt get a call back. </p>
<p>The paint and cones cost almost nothing and I feel certain that they will make drivers much more aware of the bike and pedestrian traffic crossing the entrances. </p>
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<p>So , I am asking my fellow bikers to call Patrick Lever at <span>(312) 742-4300.</span></p>
<p><span>Ask to speak to Patrick and if you dont get him, leave a message that the CPD needs to paint the cross walks and put in cones. The cones with the State Law Message are essential. If we can make this happen, we will likely spare someone a major hit.<br/></span></p>
<p><span>Patrick Lever at (312) 742-4300.</span></p>
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<p><span> (<a href="http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/departments/leadership/chief-operating-officer/">http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/departments/leadership/chief-operating-officer/</a>)</span></p> Chicago Bike Week shirts (anywhere to get them?)tag:thechainlink.org,2016-06-17:2211490:Topic:9952522016-06-17T15:26:05.983ZJimmyDhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JimmyD
<p>Is there any way to get a Chicago Bike Week 2016 t-shirt?</p>
<p>They ran out when I was in line still! It's the first time in 5 years I didn't get a shirt... kind of a bummer.</p>
<p>(<em><strong>#FirstWorldBikeProblems</strong></em>)</p>
<p>Is there any way to get a Chicago Bike Week 2016 t-shirt?</p>
<p>They ran out when I was in line still! It's the first time in 5 years I didn't get a shirt... kind of a bummer.</p>
<p>(<em><strong>#FirstWorldBikeProblems</strong></em>)</p> Pictures: North Branch Trail - Extension, Work in Progresstag:thechainlink.org,2016-02-28:2211490:Topic:9722032016-02-28T00:18:17.437ZTom Zhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TomZ
<p>I took a walk today and walked along the construction area for the North Branch Trail extension. It should be a nice trail. These are pictures of the 1st phase construction.</p>
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<p><a href="https://goo.gl/photos/qzTjPQmM4jMUxpy17" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/photos/qzTjPQmM4jMUxpy17</a></p>
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<p>I took a walk today and walked along the construction area for the North Branch Trail extension. It should be a nice trail. These are pictures of the 1st phase construction.</p>
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<p><a href="https://goo.gl/photos/qzTjPQmM4jMUxpy17" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/photos/qzTjPQmM4jMUxpy17</a></p>
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<p>Tom</p> Amilings Toy Ride - Video from dashcamtag:thechainlink.org,2015-12-12:2211490:Topic:9588452015-12-12T00:39:13.588ZTom Zhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TomZ
<p>Well look what I saw on the way to work this morning:</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuIZbPgtn1A">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuIZbPgtn1A</a></p>
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<p>Well look what I saw on the way to work this morning:</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuIZbPgtn1A">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuIZbPgtn1A</a></p>
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<p></p> Streetsblog Article, "Could Longer Rental Times Help Divvy Appeal to More Chicagoans?"tag:thechainlink.org,2015-11-24:2211490:Topic:9566922015-11-24T15:13:00.755ZYasmeenhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/YasmeenSchuller
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96845172?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96845172?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="590"></img></a></p>
<p><em>Photo courtesy of Streetsblog Chicago: Michael Podgers</em></p>
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<p>I have friends (both men and women) that love the convenience of Divvy - especially for quick trips downtown but I haven't really embraced using Divvy. It seems I am not alone. We've been discussing the usage of Divvy by women (reportedly only 20%)…</p>
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<p><em>Photo courtesy of Streetsblog Chicago: Michael Podgers</em></p>
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<p>I have friends (both men and women) that love the convenience of Divvy - especially for quick trips downtown but I haven't really embraced using Divvy. It seems I am not alone. We've been discussing the usage of Divvy by women (reportedly only 20%) <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/80-divvy-men-women-bike-chicago-seeks-to-change-that" target="_self">in another thread</a></span> but I wanted to share Streetsblog's take on Divvy usage. This article compares it to a bike share program in Vienna (CityBike Wien) and gets into a few of the aspects of Divvy that could help grow the users base e.g. cost, 30 minute limit.</p>
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<p><a href="http://chi.streetsblog.org/2015/11/23/could-longer-rental-times-help-divvy-appeal-to-more-chicagoans/" target="_blank">http://chi.streetsblog.org/2015/11/23/could-longer-rental-times-help-divvy-appeal-to-more-chicagoans/</a></p>
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<p>Do you use Divvy? If not, what keeps you from taking advantage of it? </p>
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<p></p> Global Trends in Making Major Cities More Bike-Friendlytag:thechainlink.org,2015-10-20:2211490:Topic:9503062015-10-20T12:49:25.695ZYasmeenhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/YasmeenSchuller
<p>A few excerpts from this promising assessment of the global trend to reduce speed for cars, have car-free areas/weekends, and increase the pedestrian and cycling infrastructures of major cities.</p>
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<p><span>"<span>From Guangzhou to Brussels to Chicago, cities are shifting their attention from keeping cars moving to making it easier to walk, cycle and play on their streets. Some central roads are being converted into pedestrian promenades, others flanked with cycle lanes. Speed…</span></span></p>
<p>A few excerpts from this promising assessment of the global trend to reduce speed for cars, have car-free areas/weekends, and increase the pedestrian and cycling infrastructures of major cities.</p>
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<p><span>"<span>From Guangzhou to Brussels to Chicago, cities are shifting their attention from keeping cars moving to making it easier to walk, cycle and play on their streets. Some central roads are being converted into pedestrian promenades, others flanked with cycle lanes. Speed limits are being slashed. More than 700 cities in 50 countries now have bike-share schemes; the number has grown by about half in the past three years."</span></span></p>
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<p><span>"In cycling, Amsterdam and Copenhagen are the pacesetters, with a third of trips made by bicycle. More than half of Amsterdam’s residents use their bikes daily. London, New York and Paris all have plans to challenge them. All three cities are expanding their bike-share schemes and building new bike lanes, some on quiet roads with new, lower speed limits for cars, and others running through central areas and separated from motorised traffic."</span></p>
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<p><strong>Full article:</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.economist.com/news/international/21663219-cities-are-starting-put-pedestrians-and-cyclists-motorists-makes-them?fsrc=scn/tw/te/pe/ed/streetwise" target="_blank">http://www.economist.com/news/international/21663219-cities-are-starting-put-pedestrians-and-cyclists-motorists-makes-them?fsrc=scn/tw/te/pe/ed/streetwise</a></p>