New Illinois Bike Law

New law, "A new, pro-cycling law will soon explicitly legalize riding on the shoulder of roads for cyclists. The law will also make it legal for a driver to pass a cyclist by going across a solid no-passing centerline under certain, safe conditions. While the new measures will likely have little effect on the daily commuting lives of Chicago cyclists, both are key advancement for those in the city who sometimes ride to and from the suburbs, or enjoy longer bike travels west or downstate."

http://chicagoist.com/2017/08/29/new_bike_law_--_shoulders_passing....

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Permalink Reply by Ernesto Lube on August 30, 2017 at 6:09am

Does that mean we can ride on the Kennedy?

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Permalink Reply by Yasmeen on August 30, 2017 at 6:43am

Thanks Tania! Exciting. :-)

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Permalink Reply by Tania Sebastian on August 30, 2017 at 6:57am

More information about the legislation can be found on the Ride Illinois website. Ride Illinois, the statewide bicycle advocacy organization, proposed the bill and pushed for its passing.

http://rideillinois.org/bicycle-traffic-house-bill-1784-passes/