CPD ticketing cyclists near Six Corners

A friend of mine posted this to Facebook this morning:  

Any other commuters out there caught in the CPD's bike trap this morning at six corners? At least ten other cyclists received tickets while I was stopped, so I know you're out there, fronds and fronds of fronds. Alternatively, if you're versed in Chicago bike law, I'd love to chat. I'll trade advice for really excellent baked goods or, you know, money.

Does anyone know what prompted these tickets? Was anyone else stopped?

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Permalink Reply by Erin Rensink on January 27, 2017 at 5:34am

I always cross with the pedestrians at that light going SB on Milwaukee and pause in front of the Starbucks because I feel like it gives me more space, and the drivers behind me more space as well. Recently there had been that concrete barricade and scaffolding. I don't need some SUV cutting me off by turning right in front of me because they are late to yoga. And what's more I sometimes ride through with my son in the cargo bike so more space is good space.

I was also under the impression that cyclists were allowed in the crosswalk as long as they were taking every reasonable precaution to allow for pedestrians safety? But I think the caveat is that you need to stay in the crosswalk the entire time for it to be legal. It's in the vehicular code.... you can look it up.

What I would really love to see on the stretch of Milwaukee south of Damen is one row of parking removed with full bike lanes and wider sidewalks! Maybe I can start on a rendering of what that would look like and present it to the alderman instead. There is NO REASON why a vibrant commercial strip like Milwaukee needs to feel like a congested death trap.

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