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Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on August 17, 2018 at 4:53pm

NBC5 Chicago reported that another cyclist this week was hit by a cement truck and nearly run over again at this intersection. 

A neighbor said that trucks should be restricted from turning at this intersection. 

https://www.nbcchicago.com/on-air/as-seen-on/WEB-5PM-WEST-LOOP-BIKE...

Permalink Reply by Jim Reho on August 19, 2018 at 11:50am

What, and inconvenience a contractor or developer?  No way!  What do you think all those campaign contributions are for?

Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on August 20, 2018 at 5:39am

"When a Cyclist is Killed on Halsted Street".

Editorial: Chicago Sun-Times 8-20-18 , (videos)

https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/bicycle-safety-bike-fatalities...

https://vimeo.com/263377367 (2:09)Video

"What cyclists need to know about trucks, and the right hook."

https://vimeo.com/74851821 (3:30)Video

"Right hook prevention in the bike lane."

Permalink Reply by Apie (11) on August 20, 2018 at 9:23am

Wow, great right hook video.  I think a lot of cyclist need to be aware that "the law requires motorists to turn right from as close to the curb as practicable", and that cars should use the bike lane as a turn lane.  GL getting Chicago drivers to figure this all out though!

Edit:

I think a lot of bike lanes in Chicago do not have a dotted line therefore should NOT be used as a turn lane.  I'll pay closer attn. on my ride home today.

Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on August 20, 2018 at 8:34am

If anything, it was good to see the construction barriers coming apart today.

Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on August 20, 2018 at 8:38am

So they are in the process of removing them today Juan? That is something positive happening there.

Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on August 20, 2018 at 9:39am

It looks like it will feel less crowded going into that intersection. I saw a forklift moving away those concrete barriers and the dismantled scaffolding over the sidewalk.

Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on August 22, 2018 at 7:30am

Seems like nothing significant as far as space is concerned has changed.

Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on August 22, 2018 at 6:51am

8-22-18

Letters to the editor are always fun to read. 

https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/bicycle-safety-bike-fatalities...

Comment : With the removal of the concrete wall at this hazardous intersection through all the requests and pressure put on by cycling community sources and the media (CBS2 Chicago, NBC5 Chicago and The Chicago Sun-Times), I thank all for their efforts and concerns about effecting positive change in conditions and situations for our community. We must all continue to work together on this path of change because we still have much more to do. 

Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on September 4, 2018 at 7:31am

https://youtu.be/XEVjSjZ3qTM (2:25)

Community activist Moshe Tamssot of the West Loop Facebook page talks about the concerns residents have about construction in their area. 

"One Big Safety Hazard", West Loop construction safety hazard from TheJam/WCIU.

Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on September 4, 2018 at 8:08am

https://m.facebook.com/groups/true-west-loop