Biking discussion with Alderman Waguespack

Hey Chainlinkers and Biking Enthusiasts,

 

My wife Judy and I are hosting a meeting with Scott Waguespack that will focus on making Chicago a more bikeable city. This event is sponsored in conjunction with Walk Bike Transit, an organization devoted to raising the consciousness of city officials about the significance of the biking constituency in Chicago.

 

You don't need to be a member of the 32nd Ward to join. Please come and spread the word. 

Check the calendar event for additional information and to RSVP.

Date: Sunday January 30

Time: 4:00-5:30

Address: 1837 W. Cornelia (3500N, 1800W)

 

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Permalink Reply by JeffB on January 26, 2011 at 11:49am
I can't make it, but be sure to ask about the food truck ordinance too.
Permalink Reply by Jason W on January 27, 2011 at 9:02am
This sounds great, but I live across the street in the neighboring 1st ward. So I can't go then? I've been wanting to get more from Joe Moreno regarding biking too.
Permalink Reply by Harry Wray on January 27, 2011 at 9:59am

Reply to Jason W:

 

Walk Bike Transit is pushing a city-wide effort to meet up with Aldermen on biking issues. You can check with John Lankford of WBT (I linked to them in my note) to find out what is happening in your ward. But anyone can go to any meeting regardless of ward. We want to promote the sense that there is a serious biking constituency in Chicago.

Permalink Reply by Greg Borzo on January 27, 2011 at 5:57pm
This is great idea and I will attend, even though I live in the 2nd Ward. Speaking of the the 2nd Ward, I will be hosting a meet-and-greet with Ald. Bob Fioretti. It was initiated by Walk Bike Transit. We plan to focus on bikes, of course, but other issues will certainly come up. It will be at 6:30 on Wed., Feb. 16, at 520 S. State St., Unit 1009. Call me at 312-636-8968 for more info.
Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on January 30, 2011 at 4:45pm

Great talk today!   A big thank you to Harry Wray, John Lankford and Bike Walk Transit.  Alderman Waguespack seems to be conscious of cyclists needs and pretty forward thinking regarding projects like The Bloomingdale Trail and traffic calming in dangerous intersections like milwaukee/damen/ north and elston/damen/fullerton.

The event made me realize how important (and special) these talks with the alderman are for us as cyclists and constituents alike.   

Seems as though here in Chicago alderman are given a lot of power and money to make decisions that in other cities are made by the city government as a whole (I'm no expert though).

Permalink Reply by Harry Wray on January 31, 2011 at 5:21am
Thanks to the fifty or so folks who showed up to the Waguespack event last light to voice their concern for bike friendly policies in Chicago. People come to chainlink for lots of reasons, which is great. Not everyone is political. But a friendlier biking city does not just happen, and it is important to express our concerns especially during this time of political transition. It is great that Walk Bike Transit is taking the lead on this. I know Waguespack was impressed. He was the last person to leave!
Permalink Reply by Roscoe Village Bikes on January 31, 2011 at 10:43am
Thanks for having us.

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