What's this doing in the bike lane?

Share your pics, videos, streets, stories of what you find in the bike lane of the non-bike variety that has an impact on your ride and/or your safety. I've decided to keep it a little more open ended - cars, snow, buses, garbage, cabs, etc. If they shouldn't be in the bike lane, go ahead and add it to this thread. Please be safe if you are taking pics or video! :-) 

My hope is that we can collectively build some evidence of what we see when riding in the city with the overall hope of better enforcement of "bikes only" and improving maintenance. 

Update: More Hashtags to Capture Vehicles in the Bike Lane

With popular hashtags:
#BikeLaneShaming

#LaneSpreading (Chicago Bike Selling)

#ClearTheWay (ActiveTrans), there are many options to capture violations.

We think you should use ALL of them AND post your photos on The Chainlink. ;-)

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Permalink Reply by Argonne69 on May 1, 2019 at 10:57am

77 N Franklin St. 311 report submitted. I'll take the Daily Double for $300, Alex.

Permalink Reply by Argonne69 on May 2, 2019 at 12:42pm

125 S Franklin St. 311 report submitted. Ladies and gentlemen. It's time, once again, for the Thursday Night Sh*t Show!

Permalink Reply by Argonne69 on May 2, 2019 at 1:09pm

1 N Franklin St. 311 reports submitted.

9-40-060 Driving, standing or parking on bicycle paths or lanes prohibited. (a) The driver of a vehicle shall not drive, unless entering or exiting a legal parking space, or stand, or park the vehicle upon any on-street path or lane designated by official signs or markings for the use of bicycles, or otherwise drive or place the vehicle in such a manner as to impede bicycle traffic on such path or lane. The driver of a vehicle shall not stand or park the vehicle upon any lane designated by pavement markings for the shared use of motor vehicles and bicycles, or place the vehicle in such a manner as to impede bicycle traffic on such lane; provided, however, the driver of a bus may stop the bus in any such lane (i) at a designated bus stop for the purpose of loading or unloading of passengers, (ii) in case of an emergency; or (iii) as permitted in Section 9-48-050(d) of this Code. In addition to the fine provided in Section 9-4-025 of this Code, any vehicle parked in violation of this section shall be subject to an immediate tow and removal to a city vehicle pound or authorized garage.

Permalink Reply by Argonne69 on May 2, 2019 at 1:09pm

33 N Franklin St. 311 report submitted.

Permalink Reply by Argonne69 on May 2, 2019 at 1:10pm

201 N Franklin St. 311 report submitted.

Permalink Reply by Argonne69 on May 2, 2019 at 1:12pm

225 N Franklin St. 311 reports submitted.

9-40-060 Driving, standing or parking on bicycle paths or lanes prohibited. (a) The driver of a vehicle shall not drive, unless entering or exiting a legal parking space, or stand, or park the vehicle upon any on-street path or lane designated by official signs or markings for the use of bicycles, or otherwise drive or place the vehicle in such a manner as to impede bicycle traffic on such path or lane. The driver of a vehicle shall not stand or park the vehicle upon any lane designated by pavement markings for the shared use of motor vehicles and bicycles, or place the vehicle in such a manner as to impede bicycle traffic on such lane; provided, however, the driver of a bus may stop the bus in any such lane (i) at a designated bus stop for the purpose of loading or unloading of passengers, (ii) in case of an emergency; or (iii) as permitted in Section 9-48-050(d) of this Code. In addition to the fine provided in Section 9-4-025 of this Code, any vehicle parked in violation of this section shall be subject to an immediate tow and removal to a city vehicle pound or authorized garage.

Permalink Reply by Argonne69 on May 2, 2019 at 1:12pm

...and of course we have to throw in the near right hook at Merchandise Mart.

Permalink Reply by Argonne69 on May 2, 2019 at 1:16pm

351 N Orleans St. 311 reports submitted. 17 violations in less than 15 minutes. F*ck the city. They're doing absolutely nothing about enforcement.

Permalink Reply by Steve Weeks on May 2, 2019 at 2:07pm

See my post below. :-(

Permalink Reply by Steve Weeks on May 2, 2019 at 2:06pm

I'm in communications with the CPD about keeping police vehicles out of the bike lane in front of the academy on Jackson. They've responded favorably in the past, but apparently need reminders... there were four squads parked in the lane yesterday, and three the day before. I sent these images (from yesterday) to the academy, and received an email thanking me for bringing the matter to their attention. We'll see.

Permalink Reply by Argonne69 on May 3, 2019 at 11:10am

125 S Franklin St. 311 report submitted. Any thought to a nuisance suit against the cab companies for being total wankers?

Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on May 6, 2019 at 9:12am

Geez, look at all the crap in the bike lane there! I haven't seen a street sweeper since Rahm called it quits in this town. No wonder many streets are flooded when it rains. I think city workers have been on a slowdown since then also. Potholes, lights out, crap by the sewers ... no 311 response, very little is getting done now from what I see. I guess that they are taking a break till Lori takes over.

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