So, I lost my sh*t on 2 cabbies using Kinzie Protected Bike Lane as a Taxi Stand today

because I almost got doored.....wait for it.... by a cab sitting in the middle of a protected bike lane. I confronted the one cabbie and he wouldn't move so, yeah, if you saw a really angry, yelling guy on Kinzie, that was me. I took the cab drivers photo and told him I was sending it to Yellow Cab. He took off and another cab pulled up literally where the other cab had just left. Signs need to be posted mentioning fines for parking in bike lanes...the one cabbie kept saying: "so where do you want me to park" I was so pissed all I could say was "not in the bike lane". Sorry had to vent, I'm sure I didn't win any points for the bike community either...

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Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on July 25, 2012 at 1:13pm

When that happens, I usually just take the side walk since nobody, even us cyclists, don't follow any rules apparently.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on July 25, 2012 at 1:26pm

You have the cab number?  It is a pain to wait, but call 311.  If you can call outside of "normal" times for people to call, it might be faster.

Permalink Reply by Zoetrope on July 25, 2012 at 1:34pm

No reason to beat yourself up over it.  Shit happens, and you had reason to be upset.  

Permalink Reply by Tom Kompare on July 25, 2012 at 2:45pm

I agree with taking a picture and sending it to the cab company. Also, as much of a wait as it is, call 311 too to file a cabbie complaint.

Maybe, just maybe, someone will begin to pay attention. Eventually.

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on July 25, 2012 at 3:39pm

I'd recommend doing both.  Worth the point to send a message to both the cab company and the city that this illegal action is happening too often and it's NOT okay.

Tom Kompare said:

I agree with taking a picture and sending it to the cab company. Also, as much of a wait as it is, call 311 too to file a cabbie complaint.

Maybe, just maybe, someone will begin to pay attention. Eventually.

Permalink Reply by bk (aka: Dr. Mambohead) on July 25, 2012 at 6:43pm
Good for you!

Don't sweat it.
Permalink Reply by Steve Courtright on July 26, 2012 at 2:51am

Gained points in my book.

Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on July 26, 2012 at 6:07am

Thanks for taking the time to stop and do that. I don't have the time or patience to deal with all those taxis, USPS trucks, delivery vehicles, dog walkers, joggers ect.. that think it's ok to take up a bicycle only traffic lane.

Permalink Reply by Gort 12-mile Pinklegneep on July 26, 2012 at 6:23am

it turns out you won five points for the bike community, somehow

Permalink Reply by Mike Zumwalt on July 26, 2012 at 8:55am
It's long overdue for some cabbies. I can understand just going around him and on with your day but a dooring (potentially) deserves it.
Permalink Reply by Adam Kitzmann on July 26, 2012 at 9:02am

+1.

Steve Courtright said:

Gained points in my book.

Permalink Reply by Lee Crandell on July 26, 2012 at 1:28pm

If you don't want to wait on the phone calling 311, you can report it on the 311 website: https://servicerequest.cityofchicago.org (select Cab Complaint). I do this pretty much whenever I encounter a reckless or horn-happy cab driver.

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