Dooring on Broadway and Belmont

Repost from the CCC FB page, by James Rohaley:

Hi Chicago bikers,
A man was doored by an Uber driver in front of my apartment on Belmont and Broadway at about 8:10pm. My windows were open and I heard the biker yelling at the guy not to leave which is when I ran to grab my phone to photograph the car license plate #. I did get this photo of the car and tried to run after the biker to tell him I got the information but he had already left. Trying to be a good Samaritan and am taking a long shot on this group that could help me find the guy.

Any advice on what I should do?

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by mike w. on June 10, 2019 at 3:51pm

At the very least you should report the incident to Uber along with the plate #. i should think they'd have the driver's info.

Permalink Reply by Bike Lane Uprising on June 11, 2019 at 5:49am

This driver has also been submitted to our database at BikeLaneUprising.com for illegally parking in bike lanes.

Permalink Reply by Brian S on June 11, 2019 at 7:35am

I didn't realize this was a thing. I am impressed. The ability to cross-reference offenders is amazing.

Permalink Reply by Bike Lane Uprising on June 11, 2019 at 9:34am

It's very much a thing.  While we are new, we've collected almost 12,000 submissions recording bike lane obstructions and lane conditions. As our data grows so does our opportunity to identify repeat offenders.  Our data has been used to highlight problem locations, problem drivers, and problem companies. When a cyclists is injured or worse, we've been able to use our database to prove involved drivers/companies had/have a history with putting cyclist lives at risk.

Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on June 12, 2019 at 5:32am

So nice to know about this cross reference stuff. When will these photos ever result in a ticket? 

Permalink Reply by PurpleFemme on June 12, 2019 at 7:35am

That's a good question for your alder person if you live in Chicago.

I shared this article with my alder and the alder of the area in which I used to work +bike in frequently: https://www.citylab.com/transportation/2019/05/parking-tickets-citi...

Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on June 12, 2019 at 9:07am

Thanks. Nice article. Hopefully your alder person may take some action.

Permalink Reply by Mike Keating on June 11, 2019 at 7:50am

That driver has a ridershare airport sticker in the lower right of the Bike Lane Uprising picture. Uber and/or Lyft will know.

The IL Secretary of State also can identify the owner of the vehicle, but not necessarily the driver. 

Hopefully the cyclist sees this and reaches out. Thanks for being a true Good Samaritan! 

Permalink Reply by pjc jr on June 11, 2019 at 9:20am

Thank you very much!  That's me! I got doored by the Uber driver. I'm banged up, but ok. I will now pursue with this additional information, for I failed to get plate in make car post accident before he spead off. THANK YOU!

Permalink Reply by Yasmeen on June 11, 2019 at 9:23am

Hey PJ, so sorry to hear you were doored. I'm glad this helps you find the driver. Thanks for sharing the post Serge!  Take care PJ. 

Permalink Reply by Yasmeen on June 12, 2019 at 6:12am

Yup! Very clear by your post. I mis-typed. Thanks for posting.  

Permalink Reply by Bike Lane Uprising on June 11, 2019 at 9:27am

Hello PJC JR  - We would be happy to share additional information regarding their recorded bike lane obstruction in our database as well.  Feel free to email us at BikeLaneUprising@gmail.com

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