What were the top 5 Chicago bicycling news stories of 2010?

Folks,

 

A local publication is looking for top 5 lists of Chicago happenings in 2010.

 

Any suggestions for the most important or interesting Chicago bicycle news items of this year?

 

Thanks!

 

John Greenfield

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on December 10, 2010 at 10:51am

I can only think of a couple big stories

Chicago Velo Campus - getting started now, hopefully the biggest story in 2011

Chicago Cross Cup - biggest year yet

Volunteer Bike theft taskforce

 

Permalink Reply by Ash L. on December 10, 2010 at 11:14am
Chicago's Bike Share program?

The annual Tour de Fat festival?
Permalink Reply by John Greenfield on December 10, 2010 at 12:33pm

Thanks guys - good suggestions!

Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on December 10, 2010 at 3:22pm

2009-2084

H3N3 said:


The parking meter thing was 2009, right?

Permalink Reply by John Greenfield on December 10, 2010 at 8:20pm

Thanks Howard - good suggestions!

John

Permalink Reply by John Greenfield on December 12, 2010 at 5:31pm

Any other suggestions folks?

 

Thanks,

 

John Greenfield

Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on December 12, 2010 at 5:37pm
Im thinking.... gonna sleep on it and if I have anything to add will let you know.
Permalink Reply by Brendan Kevenides on December 13, 2010 at 4:23am

John,

 

(1)  The Brookfield sentencing debacle, Active Trans' letter writing campaign in response and the new relationship that grew between Active Trans and the IL State's Attorney's office as a result.

 

(2)  The new bicycle safety legislation signed into law by Governor Quinn in July.

 

(3)  Active Trans' Crash Support Hotline up and running.

 

(4)  Mayor Daley stepping down.

 

(5)  The "road rage" lawsuit filed against Matthew Pritzker in federal court.

 

Brendan.

Permalink Reply by John Greenfield on December 13, 2010 at 4:46am

Good suggestions Brendan. Thanks!

John Greenfield

 

Brendan Kevenides said:

John,

 

(1)  The Brookfield sentencing debacle, Active Trans' letter writing campaign in response and the new relationship that grew between Active Trans and the IL State's Attorney's office as a result.

 

(2)  The new bicycle safety legislation signed into law by Governor Quinn in July.

 

(3)  Active Trans' Crash Support Hotline up and running.

 

(4)  Mayor Daley stepping down.

 

(5)  The "road rage" lawsuit filed against Matthew Pritzker in federal court.

 

Brendan.

Permalink Reply by Brendan Kevenides on December 13, 2010 at 6:05am

You're welcome.

 

I should note that a lot of IL bicyclists were killed and seriously injured this year.  Unfortunately, I follow these sad matters.  All of crashes I am aware of (there were a lot) were recounted on my blog during the year.  In my opinion, any one of these events was easily the biggest cycling story of the year.

John Greenfield said:

Good suggestions Brendan. Thanks!

John Greenfield

 

Brendan Kevenides said:

John,

 

(1)  The Brookfield sentencing debacle, Active Trans' letter writing campaign in response and the new relationship that grew between Active Trans and the IL State's Attorney's office as a result.

 

(2)  The new bicycle safety legislation signed into law by Governor Quinn in July.

 

(3)  Active Trans' Crash Support Hotline up and running.

 

(4)  Mayor Daley stepping down.

 

(5)  The "road rage" lawsuit filed against Matthew Pritzker in federal court.

 

Brendan.

Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on December 13, 2010 at 6:12am

Somewhat of a non-story; but what about Chicago's slip to #10 in most bike-friendly cities?

Permalink Reply by igz on December 13, 2010 at 6:23am

there is the bcycle bike share program...

 

http://chicago.bcycle.com

 



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